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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.80, 2,270.97 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.80, 2,270.97 and 418.14 is: 627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.80 : 2,270.97 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.80/2,270.97 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.80x = 2,270.97 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.80x = 949,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,583.40/1,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.28

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