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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.38, 2,270.19 and 417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.38, 2,270.19 and 417.74 is: 626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.38 : 2,270.19 = 417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.38/2,270.19 = 417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.38x = 2,270.19 × 417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.38x = 948,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,337.82/1,513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.64

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