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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.66, 2,267.22 and 415.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.66, 2,267.22 and 415.77 is: 623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.66 : 2,267.22 = 415.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.66/2,267.22 = 415.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.66x = 2,267.22 × 415.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.66x = 942,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,642.06/1,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.58

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