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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.76, 2,272.32 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.76, 2,272.32 and 540.96 is: 811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.76 : 2,272.32 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.76/2,272.32 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.76x = 2,272.32 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.76x = 1,229,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,234.23/1,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.50

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