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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.80, 2,265.78 and 414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.80, 2,265.78 and 414.90 is: 622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.80 : 2,265.78 = 414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.80/2,265.78 = 414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.80x = 2,265.78 × 414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.80x = 940,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,072.12/1,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.23

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