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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.08, 2,268.09 and 416.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.08, 2,268.09 and 416.45 is: 624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.08 : 2,268.09 = 416.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.08/2,268.09 = 416.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.08x = 2,268.09 × 416.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.08x = 944,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,534.74/1,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.66

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