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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.90, 2,273.73 and 420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.90, 2,273.73 and 420.30 is: 630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.90 : 2,273.73 = 420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.90/2,273.73 = 420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.90x = 2,273.73 × 420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.90x = 955,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,648.72/1,515.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.42

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