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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.43, 2,265.62 and 414.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.43, 2,265.62 and 414.79 is: 622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.43 : 2,265.62 = 414.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.43/2,265.62 = 414.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.43x = 2,265.62 × 414.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.43x = 939,756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,756.52/1,510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.18

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