Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512, 2,268 and 416.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,512, 2,268 and 416.25 is: 624.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,512 : 2,268 = 416.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,512/2,268 = 416.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,512x = 2,268 × 416.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,512x = 944,055 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,055/1,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624.38
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