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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.09, 2,273.96 and 420.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.09, 2,273.96 and 420.31 is: 630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.09 : 2,273.96 = 420.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.09/2,273.96 = 420.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.09x = 2,273.96 × 420.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.09x = 955,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,768.13/1,516.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.42

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