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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.83, 2,269.20 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.83, 2,269.20 and 417.26 is: 625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.83 : 2,269.20 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.83/2,269.20 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.83x = 2,269.20 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.83x = 946,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,846.39/1,512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.88

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