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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.44, 2,271.66 and 829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.44, 2,271.66 and 829 is: 1,243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.44 : 2,271.66 = 829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.44/2,271.66 = 829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.44x = 2,271.66 × 829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.44x = 1,883,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,206.14/1,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.50

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