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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.76, 2,270.18 and 681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.76, 2,270.18 and 681.22 is: 1,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.76 : 2,270.18 = 681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.76/2,270.18 = 681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.76x = 2,270.18 × 681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.76x = 1,546,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,492.02/1,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.95

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