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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514, 2,271.36 and 648.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514, 2,271.36 and 648.38 is: 972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514 : 2,271.36 = 648.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514/2,271.36 = 648.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514x = 2,271.36 × 648.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514x = 1,472,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,704.40/1,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.72

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