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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.08, 2,270.95 and 418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.08, 2,270.95 and 418.60 is: 627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.08 : 2,270.95 = 418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.08/2,270.95 = 418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.08x = 2,270.95 × 418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.08x = 950,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,611.90/1,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.85

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