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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.35, 2,272.40 and 636.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.35, 2,272.40 and 636.78 is: 955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.35 : 2,272.40 = 636.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.35/2,272.40 = 636.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.35x = 2,272.40 × 636.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.35x = 1,447,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,015.69/1,514.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.54

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