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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.32, 2,269.34 and 1,204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.32, 2,269.34 and 1,204.79 is: 1,805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.32 : 2,269.34 = 1,204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.32/2,269.34 = 1,204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.32x = 2,269.34 × 1,204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.32x = 2,734,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,078.14/1,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.48

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