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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.57, 2,272.44 and 734.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.57, 2,272.44 and 734.51 is: 1,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.57 : 2,272.44 = 734.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.57/2,272.44 = 734.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.57x = 2,272.44 × 734.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.57x = 1,669,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,138.34/1,514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.06

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