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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.88, 2,272.52 and 540.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.88, 2,272.52 and 540.65 is: 811.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.88 : 2,272.52 = 540.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.88/2,272.52 = 540.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.88x = 2,272.52 × 540.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.88x = 1,228,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,644.97/1,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.05

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