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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.36, 2,268.69 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.36, 2,268.69 and 416.73 is: 625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.36 : 2,268.69 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.36/2,268.69 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.36x = 2,268.69 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.36x = 945,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,431.18/1,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.14

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