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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.93, 2,267.93 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.93, 2,267.93 and 416.34 is: 624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.93 : 2,267.93 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.93/2,267.93 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.93x = 2,267.93 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.93x = 944,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,231.02/1,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.52

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