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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.17, 2,270.83 and 418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.17, 2,270.83 and 418.27 is: 627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.17 : 2,270.83 = 418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.17/2,270.83 = 418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.17x = 2,270.83 × 418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.17x = 949,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,820.06/1,514.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.29

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