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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.12, 2,269.62 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.12, 2,269.62 and 417.46 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.12 : 2,269.62 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.12/2,269.62 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.12x = 2,269.62 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.12x = 947,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,475.57/1,513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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