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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.42, 2,852.12 and 514.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.42, 2,852.12 and 514.89 is: 772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.42 : 2,852.12 = 514.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.42/2,852.12 = 514.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.42x = 2,852.12 × 514.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.42x = 1,468,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,525.49/1,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.33

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