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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.30, 2,268.27 and 782.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.30, 2,268.27 and 782.28 is: 1,171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.30 : 2,268.27 = 782.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.30/2,268.27 = 782.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.30x = 2,268.27 × 782.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.30x = 1,774,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,422.26/1,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.78

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