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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.84, 2,271.85 and 419.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.84, 2,271.85 and 419.11 is: 628.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.84 : 2,271.85 = 419.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.84/2,271.85 = 419.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.84x = 2,271.85 × 419.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.84x = 952,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,148.33/1,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.55

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