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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.18, 2,274.42 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.18, 2,274.42 and 405.58 is: 608.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.18 : 2,274.42 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.18/2,274.42 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.18x = 2,274.42 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.18x = 922,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,459.26/1,516.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.41

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