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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.61, 2,271.80 and 419.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.61, 2,271.80 and 419.00 is: 628.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.61 : 2,271.80 = 419.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.61/2,271.80 = 419.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.61x = 2,271.80 × 419.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.61x = 951,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,870.75/1,514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.46

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