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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.76, 2,270.46 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.76, 2,270.46 and 418.28 is: 627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.76 : 2,270.46 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.76/2,270.46 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.76x = 2,270.46 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.76x = 949,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,688.01/1,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.37

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