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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.94, 2,273.28 and 693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.94, 2,273.28 and 693.12 is: 1,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.94 : 2,273.28 = 693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.94/2,273.28 = 693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.94x = 2,273.28 × 693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.94x = 1,575,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,655.83/1,514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.08

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