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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.32, 2,269.96 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.32, 2,269.96 and 417.72 is: 626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.32 : 2,269.96 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.32/2,269.96 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.32x = 2,269.96 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.32x = 948,207.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,207.69/1,513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.57

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