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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.66, 2,272.31 and 540.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.66, 2,272.31 and 540.75 is: 811.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.66 : 2,272.31 = 540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.66/2,272.31 = 540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.66x = 2,272.31 × 540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.66x = 1,228,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,748.93/1,514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.24

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