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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.52, 2,267.20 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.52, 2,267.20 and 415.80 is: 623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.52 : 2,267.20 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.52/2,267.20 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.52x = 2,267.20 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.52x = 942,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,701.76/1,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.68

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