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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.68, 2,273.24 and 784.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.68, 2,273.24 and 784.46 is: 1,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.68 : 2,273.24 = 784.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.68/2,273.24 = 784.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.68x = 2,273.24 × 784.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.68x = 1,783,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,273.49/1,514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.33

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