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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.73, 2,272.74 and 637.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.73, 2,272.74 and 637.46 is: 956.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.73 : 2,272.74 = 637.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.73/2,272.74 = 637.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.73x = 2,272.74 × 637.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.73x = 1,448,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,780.84/1,514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.46

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