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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.28, 2,251.82 and 514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.28, 2,251.82 and 514 is: 770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.28 : 2,251.82 = 514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.28/2,251.82 = 514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.28x = 2,251.82 × 514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.28x = 1,157,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,435.48/1,501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.97

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