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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.80, 2,267.28 and 415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.80, 2,267.28 and 415.90 is: 623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.80 : 2,267.28 = 415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.80/2,267.28 = 415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.80x = 2,267.28 × 415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.80x = 942,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,961.75/1,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.73

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