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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.21, 2,266.73 and 415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.21, 2,266.73 and 415.58 is: 623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.21 : 2,266.73 = 415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.21/2,266.73 = 415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.21x = 2,266.73 × 415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.21x = 941,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,994.24/1,511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.34

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