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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.97, 2,270.33 and 1,205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.97, 2,270.33 and 1,205.45 is: 1,806.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.97 : 2,270.33 = 1,205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.97/2,270.33 = 1,205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.97x = 2,270.33 × 1,205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.97x = 2,736,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,751.92/1,514.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.47

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