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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.82, 2,266.23 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.82, 2,266.23 and 415.35 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.82 : 2,266.23 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.82/2,266.23 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.82x = 2,266.23 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.82x = 941,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,265.22/1,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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