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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.42, 2,270.01 and 417.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.42, 2,270.01 and 417.82 is: 626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.42 : 2,270.01 = 417.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.42/2,270.01 = 417.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.42x = 2,270.01 × 417.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.42x = 948,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,455.58/1,513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.70

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