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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.86, 2,272.02 and 693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.86, 2,272.02 and 693.16 is: 1,039.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.86 : 2,272.02 = 693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.86/2,272.02 = 693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.86x = 2,272.02 × 693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.86x = 1,574,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,873.38/1,514.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.62

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