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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.05, 2,271.12 and 418.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.05, 2,271.12 and 418.43 is: 627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.05 : 2,271.12 = 418.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.05/2,271.12 = 418.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.05x = 2,271.12 × 418.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.05x = 950,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,304.74/1,514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.66

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