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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.83, 2,271.87 and 419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.83, 2,271.87 and 419.14 is: 628.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.83 : 2,271.87 = 419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.83/2,271.87 = 419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.83x = 2,271.87 × 419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.83x = 952,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,231.59/1,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.61

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