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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.11, 2,268.16 and 416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.11, 2,268.16 and 416.47 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.11 : 2,268.16 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.11/2,268.16 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.11x = 2,268.16 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.11x = 944,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,619.23/1,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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