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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.29, 2,265.28 and 1,352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.29, 2,265.28 and 1,352.33 is: 2,023.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.29 : 2,265.28 = 1,352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.29/2,265.28 = 1,352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.29x = 2,265.28 × 1,352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.29x = 3,063,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,406.10/1,514.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.00

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