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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.04, 2,271.06 and 418.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.04, 2,271.06 and 418.49 is: 627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.04 : 2,271.06 = 418.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.04/2,271.06 = 418.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.04x = 2,271.06 × 418.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.04x = 950,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,413.06/1,514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.73

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