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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.35, 2,265.42 and 414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.35, 2,265.42 and 414.62 is: 621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.35 : 2,265.42 = 414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.35/2,265.42 = 414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.35x = 2,265.42 × 414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.35x = 939,286.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,286.37/1,510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.90

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