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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.82, 2,251.67 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.82, 2,251.67 and 514.16 is: 770.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.82 : 2,251.67 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.82/2,251.67 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.82x = 2,251.67 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.82x = 1,157,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,722.99/1,501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.88

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