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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.81, 2,274.35 and 1,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.81, 2,274.35 and 1,151.48 is: 1,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.81 : 2,274.35 = 1,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.81/2,274.35 = 1,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.81x = 2,274.35 × 1,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.81x = 2,618,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,868.47/1,517.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.43

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