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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.55, 2,274.81 and 420.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.55, 2,274.81 and 420.81 is: 631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.55 : 2,274.81 = 420.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.55/2,274.81 = 420.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.55x = 2,274.81 × 420.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.55x = 957,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,262.80/1,516.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.21

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