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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.18, 2,281.57 and 1,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.18, 2,281.57 and 1,246.28 is: 1,877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.18 : 2,281.57 = 1,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.18/2,281.57 = 1,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.18x = 2,281.57 × 1,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.18x = 2,843,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,463.65/1,514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.90

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