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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.82, 2,267.73 and 416.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.82, 2,267.73 and 416.35 is: 624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.82 : 2,267.73 = 416.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.82/2,267.73 = 416.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.82x = 2,267.73 × 416.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.82x = 944,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,169.39/1,511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.53

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