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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.72, 2,272.44 and 527.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.72, 2,272.44 and 527.72 is: 791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.72 : 2,272.44 = 527.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.72/2,272.44 = 527.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.72x = 2,272.44 × 527.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.72x = 1,199,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,212.04/1,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.71

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