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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.26, 2,272.42 and 821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.26, 2,272.42 and 821.14 is: 1,232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.26 : 2,272.42 = 821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.26/2,272.42 = 821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.26x = 2,272.42 × 821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.26x = 1,865,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,970.30/1,514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.26

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