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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.06, 2,272.14 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.06, 2,272.14 and 419.16 is: 628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.06 : 2,272.14 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.06/2,272.14 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.06x = 2,272.14 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.06x = 952,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,390.20/1,515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.62

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