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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.68, 2,265.74 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.68, 2,265.74 and 415.20 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.68 : 2,265.74 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.68/2,265.74 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.68x = 2,265.74 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.68x = 940,735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,735.25/1,510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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