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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.25, 2,272.39 and 648.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.25, 2,272.39 and 648.77 is: 973.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.25 : 2,272.39 = 648.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.25/2,272.39 = 648.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.25x = 2,272.39 × 648.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.25x = 1,474,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,245.48/1,514.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.58

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