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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.07, 2,266.23 and 1,024.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.07, 2,266.23 and 1,024.42 is: 1,533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.07 : 2,266.23 = 1,024.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.07/2,266.23 = 1,024.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.07x = 2,266.23 × 1,024.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.07x = 2,321,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,571.34/1,514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.33

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