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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.77, 2,271.78 and 1,074.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.77, 2,271.78 and 1,074.74 is: 1,611.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.77 : 2,271.78 = 1,074.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.77/2,271.78 = 1,074.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.77x = 2,271.78 × 1,074.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.77x = 2,441,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,574.26/1,514.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.84

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