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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.10, 2,269.35 and 636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.10, 2,269.35 and 636.60 is: 954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.10 : 2,269.35 = 636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.10/2,269.35 = 636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.10x = 2,269.35 × 636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.10x = 1,444,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,668.21/1,514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.14

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