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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.14, 2,270.99 and 527.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.14, 2,270.99 and 527.11 is: 790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.14 : 2,270.99 = 527.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.14/2,270.99 = 527.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.14x = 2,270.99 × 527.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.14x = 1,197,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,054.21/1,514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.58

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