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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.15, 2,851.71 and 514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.15, 2,851.71 and 514.52 is: 771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.15 : 2,851.71 = 514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.15/2,851.71 = 514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.15x = 2,851.71 × 514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.15x = 1,467,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,260.68/1,901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.78

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