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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.09, 2,266.38 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.09, 2,266.38 and 415.53 is: 623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.09 : 2,266.38 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.09/2,266.38 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.09x = 2,266.38 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.09x = 941,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,748.88/1,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.23

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