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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.67, 2,267.24 and 415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.67, 2,267.24 and 415.85 is: 623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.67 : 2,267.24 = 415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.67/2,267.24 = 415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.67x = 2,267.24 × 415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.67x = 942,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,818.34/1,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.69

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