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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.91, 2,273.34 and 649.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.91, 2,273.34 and 649.23 is: 974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.91 : 2,273.34 = 649.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.91/2,273.34 = 649.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.91x = 2,273.34 × 649.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.91x = 1,475,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,920.53/1,514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.26

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