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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.96, 2,275.74 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.96, 2,275.74 and 544.44 is: 815.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.96 : 2,275.74 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.96/2,275.74 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.96x = 2,275.74 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.96x = 1,239,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,003.89/1,518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.69

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