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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.53, 2,265.87 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.53, 2,265.87 and 414.86 is: 622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.53 : 2,265.87 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.53/2,265.87 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.53x = 2,265.87 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.53x = 940,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,009.05/1,510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.30

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