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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.52, 2,265.82 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.52, 2,265.82 and 415 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.52 : 2,265.82 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.52/2,265.82 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.52x = 2,265.82 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.52x = 940,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,315.30/1,510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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