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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.02, 2,266.17 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.02, 2,266.17 and 415.50 is: 623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.02 : 2,266.17 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.02/2,266.17 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.02x = 2,266.17 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.02x = 941,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,593.64/1,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.15

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