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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.93, 2,268.80 and 855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.93, 2,268.80 and 855.18 is: 1,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.93 : 2,268.80 = 855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.93/2,268.80 = 855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.93x = 2,268.80 × 855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.93x = 1,940,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,228.11/1,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.74

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