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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.48, 2,265.37 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.48, 2,265.37 and 414.59 is: 621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.48 : 2,265.37 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.48/2,265.37 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.48x = 2,265.37 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.48x = 939,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,187.38/1,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.78

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