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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.15, 2,266.40 and 415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.15, 2,266.40 and 415.22 is: 622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.15 : 2,266.40 = 415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.15/2,266.40 = 415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.15x = 2,266.40 × 415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.15x = 941,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,041.20/1,511.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.73

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