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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.27, 2,271.62 and 540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.27, 2,271.62 and 540.14 is: 810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.27 : 2,271.62 = 540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.27/2,271.62 = 540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.27x = 2,271.62 × 540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.27x = 1,226,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,982.82/1,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.28

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