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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.82, 2,272.36 and 648.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.82, 2,272.36 and 648.92 is: 973.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.82 : 2,272.36 = 648.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.82/2,272.36 = 648.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.82x = 2,272.36 × 648.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.82x = 1,474,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,579.85/1,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.44

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