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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.50, 2,265.80 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.50, 2,265.80 and 414.86 is: 622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.50 : 2,265.80 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.50/2,265.80 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.50x = 2,265.80 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.50x = 939,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,989.79/1,510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.30

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