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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.54, 2,274.68 and 420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.54, 2,274.68 and 420.82 is: 631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.54 : 2,274.68 = 420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.54/2,274.68 = 420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.54x = 2,274.68 × 420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.54x = 957,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,230.84/1,516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.19

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