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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.53, 2,271.85 and 540.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.53, 2,271.85 and 540.61 is: 810.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.53 : 2,271.85 = 540.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.53/2,271.85 = 540.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.53x = 2,271.85 × 540.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.53x = 1,228,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,177.80/1,514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.93

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