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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.85, 2,270.89 and 418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.85, 2,270.89 and 418.21 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.85 : 2,270.89 = 418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.85/2,270.89 = 418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.85x = 2,270.89 × 418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.85x = 949,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,695.46/1,513.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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