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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.80, 2,272.74 and 649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.80, 2,272.74 and 649.36 is: 974.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.80 : 2,272.74 = 649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.80/2,272.74 = 649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.80x = 2,272.74 × 649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.80x = 1,475,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,826.45/1,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.27

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