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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.25, 2,088.65 and 924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.25, 2,088.65 and 924.44 is: 1,275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.25 : 2,088.65 = 924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.25/2,088.65 = 924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.25x = 2,088.65 × 924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.25x = 1,930,823.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,823.47/1,514.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.10

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