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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.55, 2,273.60 and 419.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.55, 2,273.60 and 419.89 is: 629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.55 : 2,273.60 = 419.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.55/2,273.60 = 419.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.55x = 2,273.60 × 419.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.55x = 954,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,661.90/1,515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.91

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