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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.06, 2,268.10 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.06, 2,268.10 and 416.40 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.06 : 2,268.10 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.06/2,268.10 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.06x = 2,268.10 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.06x = 944,436.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,436.84/1,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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