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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.62, 2,265.75 and 415.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.62, 2,265.75 and 415.10 is: 622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.62 : 2,265.75 = 415.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.62/2,265.75 = 415.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.62x = 2,265.75 × 415.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.62x = 940,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,512.83/1,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.60

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