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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.93, 2,272.67 and 693.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.93, 2,272.67 and 693.29 is: 1,040.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.93 : 2,272.67 = 693.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.93/2,272.67 = 693.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.93x = 2,272.67 × 693.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.93x = 1,575,604.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,604.55/1,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.05

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