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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.79, 2,266.35 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.79, 2,266.35 and 415.16 is: 622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.79 : 2,266.35 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.79/2,266.35 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.79x = 2,266.35 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.79x = 940,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,906.22/1,510.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.79

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