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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.74, 2,272.15 and 419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.74, 2,272.15 and 419.10 is: 628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.74 : 2,272.15 = 419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.74/2,272.15 = 419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.74x = 2,272.15 × 419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.74x = 952,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,245.66/1,514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.65

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