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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.45, 2,271.98 and 540.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.45, 2,271.98 and 540.53 is: 810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.45 : 2,271.98 = 540.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.45/2,271.98 = 540.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.45x = 2,271.98 × 540.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.45x = 1,228,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,068.68/1,514.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.90

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