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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.54, 2,267.32 and 416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.54, 2,267.32 and 416.02 is: 624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.54 : 2,267.32 = 416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.54/2,267.32 = 416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.54x = 2,267.32 × 416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.54x = 943,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,250.47/1,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.03

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