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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.53, 2,273.72 and 969.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.53, 2,273.72 and 969.08 is: 1,451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.53 : 2,273.72 = 969.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.53/2,273.72 = 969.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.53x = 2,273.72 × 969.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.53x = 2,203,400.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,400.36/1,518.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.01

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