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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.22, 2,269.89 and 417.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.22, 2,269.89 and 417.67 is: 626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.22 : 2,269.89 = 417.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.22/2,269.89 = 417.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.22x = 2,269.89 × 417.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.22x = 948,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,064.96/1,513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.52

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