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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.70, 2,278.60 and 531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.70, 2,278.60 and 531.66 is: 797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.70 : 2,278.60 = 531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.70/2,278.60 = 531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.70x = 2,278.60 × 531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.70x = 1,211,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,440.48/1,518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.68

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