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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.16, 2,270.97 and 418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.16, 2,270.97 and 418.27 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.16 : 2,270.97 = 418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.16/2,270.97 = 418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.16x = 2,270.97 × 418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.16x = 949,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,878.62/1,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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