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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.13, 2,272.69 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.13, 2,272.69 and 419.49 is: 629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.13 : 2,272.69 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.13/2,272.69 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.13x = 2,272.69 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.13x = 953,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,370.86/1,515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.23

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