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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.94, 2,272.47 and 648.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.94, 2,272.47 and 648.66 is: 973.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.94 : 2,272.47 = 648.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.94/2,272.47 = 648.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.94x = 2,272.47 × 648.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.94x = 1,474,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,060.39/1,514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.02

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