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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.84, 2,278.23 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.84, 2,278.23 and 685.44 is: 1,028.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.84 : 2,278.23 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.84/2,278.23 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.84x = 2,278.23 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.84x = 1,561,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,589.97/1,518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.15

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