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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.52, 2,268.50 and 416.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.52, 2,268.50 and 416.74 is: 625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.52 : 2,268.50 = 416.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.52/2,268.50 = 416.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.52x = 2,268.50 × 416.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.52x = 945,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,374.69/1,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.03

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