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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.46, 2,270.12 and 417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.46, 2,270.12 and 417.80 is: 626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.46 : 2,270.12 = 417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.46/2,270.12 = 417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.46x = 2,270.12 × 417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.46x = 948,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,456.14/1,513.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.68

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