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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.20, 2,266.90 and 415.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.20, 2,266.90 and 415.67 is: 623.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.20 : 2,266.90 = 415.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.20/2,266.90 = 415.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.20x = 2,266.90 × 415.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.20x = 942,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,286.95/1,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.54

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