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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.55, 2,272.17 and 636.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.55, 2,272.17 and 636.55 is: 954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.55 : 2,272.17 = 636.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.55/2,272.17 = 636.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.55x = 2,272.17 × 636.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.55x = 1,446,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,346.63/1,514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.97

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