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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.71, 2,271.65 and 418.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.71, 2,271.65 and 418.99 is: 628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.71 : 2,271.65 = 418.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.71/2,271.65 = 418.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.71x = 2,271.65 × 418.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.71x = 951,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,796.54/1,514.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.37

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