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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.23, 2,271.99 and 784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.23, 2,271.99 and 784.32 is: 1,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.23 : 2,271.99 = 784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.23/2,271.99 = 784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.23x = 2,271.99 × 784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.23x = 1,781,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,967.20/1,514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.81

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