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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.60, 2,270.16 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.60, 2,270.16 and 417.76 is: 626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.60 : 2,270.16 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.60/2,270.16 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.60x = 2,270.16 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.60x = 948,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,382.04/1,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.57

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