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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.76, 2,251.07 and 514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.76, 2,251.07 and 514.28 is: 770.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.76 : 2,251.07 = 514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.76/2,251.07 = 514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.76x = 2,251.07 × 514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.76x = 1,157,688.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,688.66/1,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.89

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