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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.80, 2,266.28 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.80, 2,266.28 and 415.02 is: 622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.80 : 2,266.28 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.80/2,266.28 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.80x = 2,266.28 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.80x = 940,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,551.53/1,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.55

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