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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.16, 2,276.28 and 1,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.16, 2,276.28 and 1,227.60 is: 1,845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.16 : 2,276.28 = 1,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.16/2,276.28 = 1,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.16x = 2,276.28 × 1,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.16x = 2,794,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,361.33/1,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.49

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