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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.46, 2,267.23 and 415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.46, 2,267.23 and 415.83 is: 623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.46 : 2,267.23 = 415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.46/2,267.23 = 415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.46x = 2,267.23 × 415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.46x = 942,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,782.25/1,511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.76

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