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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.27, 2,268.40 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.27, 2,268.40 and 416.64 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.27 : 2,268.40 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.27/2,268.40 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.27x = 2,268.40 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.27x = 945,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,098.42/1,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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