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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516, 2,273.74 and 420.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516, 2,273.74 and 420.07 is: 630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516 : 2,273.74 = 420.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516/2,273.74 = 420.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516x = 2,273.74 × 420.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516x = 955,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,129.96/1,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.03

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