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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.74, 2,269.06 and 417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.74, 2,269.06 and 417.08 is: 625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.74 : 2,269.06 = 417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.74/2,269.06 = 417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.74x = 2,269.06 × 417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.74x = 946,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,379.54/1,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.61

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