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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.62, 2,267.56 and 1,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.62, 2,267.56 and 1,026.78 is: 1,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.62 : 2,267.56 = 1,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.62/2,267.56 = 1,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.62x = 2,267.56 × 1,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.62x = 2,328,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,285.26/1,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.21

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