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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.83, 2,270.70 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.83, 2,270.70 and 418.26 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.83 : 2,270.70 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.83/2,270.70 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.83x = 2,270.70 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.83x = 949,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,742.98/1,513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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