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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.64, 2,272.23 and 542.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.64, 2,272.23 and 542.10 is: 813.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.64 : 2,272.23 = 542.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.64/2,272.23 = 542.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.64x = 2,272.23 × 542.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.64x = 1,231,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,775.88/1,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.25

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