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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.35, 2,268.52 and 1,166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.35, 2,268.52 and 1,166.48 is: 1,747.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.35 : 2,268.52 = 1,166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.35/2,268.52 = 1,166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.35x = 2,268.52 × 1,166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.35x = 2,646,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,177.46/1,514.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.40

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