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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.94, 2,272.42 and 419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.94, 2,272.42 and 419.64 is: 629.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.94 : 2,272.42 = 419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.94/2,272.42 = 419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.94x = 2,272.42 × 419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.94x = 953,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,598.33/1,514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.46

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