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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.74, 2,176.80 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.74, 2,176.80 and 514.22 is: 771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.74 : 2,176.80 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.74/2,176.80 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.74x = 2,176.80 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.74x = 1,119,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,354.10/1,451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.04

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