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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.06, 2,271.87 and 1,190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.06, 2,271.87 and 1,190.06 is: 1,785.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.06 : 2,271.87 = 1,190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.06/2,271.87 = 1,190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.06x = 2,271.87 × 1,190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.06x = 2,703,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,661.61/1,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.70

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