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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.62, 2,268.90 and 416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.62, 2,268.90 and 416.98 is: 625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.62 : 2,268.90 = 416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.62/2,268.90 = 416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.62x = 2,268.90 × 416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.62x = 946,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,085.92/1,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.46

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