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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.96, 2,272.68 and 489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.96, 2,272.68 and 489.04 is: 733.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.96 : 2,272.68 = 489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.96/2,272.68 = 489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.96x = 2,272.68 × 489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.96x = 1,111,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,431.43/1,514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.64

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