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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.45, 2,268.03 and 1,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.45, 2,268.03 and 1,026.02 is: 1,536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.45 : 2,268.03 = 1,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.45/2,268.03 = 1,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.45x = 2,268.03 × 1,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.45x = 2,327,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,032.24/1,514.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.56

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