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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.84, 2,271.04 and 784.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.84, 2,271.04 and 784.62 is: 1,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.84 : 2,271.04 = 784.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.84/2,271.04 = 784.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.84x = 2,271.04 × 784.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.84x = 1,781,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,901.44/1,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.30

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