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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.07, 2,266.61 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.07, 2,266.61 and 415.60 is: 623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.07 : 2,266.61 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.07/2,266.61 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.07x = 2,266.61 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.07x = 941,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,995.37/1,511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.40

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