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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.67, 2,271.59 and 418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.67, 2,271.59 and 418.77 is: 628.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.67 : 2,271.59 = 418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.67/2,271.59 = 418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.67x = 2,271.59 × 418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.67x = 951,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,271.65/1,514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.04

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