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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.85, 2,267.77 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.85, 2,267.77 and 416.22 is: 624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.85 : 2,267.77 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.85/2,267.77 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.85x = 2,267.77 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.85x = 943,891.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,891.23/1,511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.33

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