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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.07, 2,270.82 and 636.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.07, 2,270.82 and 636.33 is: 954.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.07 : 2,270.82 = 636.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.07/2,270.82 = 636.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.07x = 2,270.82 × 636.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.07x = 1,444,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,990.89/1,514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.38

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