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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.54, 2,273.40 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.54, 2,273.40 and 420.06 is: 630.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.54 : 2,273.40 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.54/2,273.40 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.54x = 2,273.40 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.54x = 954,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,964.40/1,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.11

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