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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.43, 2,327.30 and 512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.43, 2,327.30 and 512.15 is: 767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.43 : 2,327.30 = 512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.43/2,327.30 = 512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.43x = 2,327.30 × 512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.43x = 1,191,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,926.70/1,552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.78

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