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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.08, 2,251.81 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.08, 2,251.81 and 514.08 is: 771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.08 : 2,251.81 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.08/2,251.81 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.08x = 2,251.81 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.08x = 1,157,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,610.48/1,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.19

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