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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.46, 2,274.81 and 420.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.46, 2,274.81 and 420.83 is: 631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.46 : 2,274.81 = 420.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.46/2,274.81 = 420.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.46x = 2,274.81 × 420.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.46x = 957,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,296.92/1,516.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.27

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