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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.33, 2,176.91 and 514.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.33, 2,176.91 and 514.21 is: 771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.33 : 2,176.91 = 514.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.33/2,176.91 = 514.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.33x = 2,176.91 × 514.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.33x = 1,119,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,375.44/1,451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.28

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