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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.70, 2,272.77 and 865.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.70, 2,272.77 and 865.62 is: 1,298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.70 : 2,272.77 = 865.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.70/2,272.77 = 865.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.70x = 2,272.77 × 865.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.70x = 1,967,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,355.17/1,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.84

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