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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.95, 2,267.91 and 416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.95, 2,267.91 and 416.47 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.95 : 2,267.91 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.95/2,267.91 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.95x = 2,267.91 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.95x = 944,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,505.14/1,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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