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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.89, 2,271.19 and 784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.89, 2,271.19 and 784 is: 1,175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.89 : 2,271.19 = 784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.89/2,271.19 = 784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.89x = 2,271.19 × 784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.89x = 1,780,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,612.96/1,514.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.41

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