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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.98, 2,267.90 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.98, 2,267.90 and 416.31 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.98 : 2,267.90 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.98/2,267.90 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.98x = 2,267.90 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.98x = 944,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,150.49/1,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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