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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.72, 2,270.28 and 898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.72, 2,270.28 and 898.88 is: 1,347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.72 : 2,270.28 = 898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.72/2,270.28 = 898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.72x = 2,270.28 × 898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.72x = 2,040,709.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,709.29/1,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.25

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