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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.81, 2,268.78 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.81, 2,268.78 and 416.91 is: 625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.81 : 2,268.78 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.81/2,268.78 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.81x = 2,268.78 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.81x = 945,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,877.07/1,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.25

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