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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.11, 2,272.80 and 419.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.11, 2,272.80 and 419.47 is: 629.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.11 : 2,272.80 = 419.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.11/2,272.80 = 419.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.11x = 2,272.80 × 419.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.11x = 953,369.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,369.32/1,515.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.24

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