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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.56, 2,268.96 and 417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.56, 2,268.96 and 417.01 is: 625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.56 : 2,268.96 = 417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.56/2,268.96 = 417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.56x = 2,268.96 × 417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.56x = 946,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,179.01/1,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.55

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