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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.06, 2,266.60 and 415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.06, 2,266.60 and 415.40 is: 623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.06 : 2,266.60 = 415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.06/2,266.60 = 415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.06x = 2,266.60 × 415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.06x = 941,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,545.64/1,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.10

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