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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.05, 2,272.54 and 404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.05, 2,272.54 and 404.57 is: 606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.05 : 2,272.54 = 404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.05/2,272.54 = 404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.05x = 2,272.54 × 404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.05x = 919,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,390.15/1,515.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.84

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