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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.78, 2,267.67 and 416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.78, 2,267.67 and 416.23 is: 624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.78 : 2,267.67 = 416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.78/2,267.67 = 416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.78x = 2,267.67 × 416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.78x = 943,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,858.86/1,511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.34

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