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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.57, 2,270.21 and 418.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.57, 2,270.21 and 418.05 is: 627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.57 : 2,270.21 = 418.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.57/2,270.21 = 418.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.57x = 2,270.21 × 418.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.57x = 949,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,061.29/1,513.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.03

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