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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.89, 2,086.22 and 1,364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.89, 2,086.22 and 1,364.23 is: 1,878.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.89 : 2,086.22 = 1,364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.89/2,086.22 = 1,364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.89x = 2,086.22 × 1,364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.89x = 2,846,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,083.91/1,514.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.74

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