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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.96, 2,269.44 and 417.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.96, 2,269.44 and 417.41 is: 626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.96 : 2,269.44 = 417.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.96/2,269.44 = 417.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.96x = 2,269.44 × 417.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.96x = 947,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,291.67/1,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.12

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