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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.70, 2,276.70 and 544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.70, 2,276.70 and 544.54 is: 816.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.70 : 2,276.70 = 544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.70/2,276.70 = 544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.70x = 2,276.70 × 544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.70x = 1,239,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,754.22/1,518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.33

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