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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.43, 2,268 and 897.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.43, 2,268 and 897.62 is: 1,344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.43 : 2,268 = 897.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.43/2,268 = 897.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.43x = 2,268 × 897.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.43x = 2,035,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,790.82/1,514.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.26

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