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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.74, 2,090.86 and 1,017.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.74, 2,090.86 and 1,017.22 is: 1,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.74 : 2,090.86 = 1,017.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.74/2,090.86 = 1,017.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.74x = 2,090.86 × 1,017.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.74x = 2,126,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,864.61/1,514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.11

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