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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.67, 2,274.75 and 420.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.67, 2,274.75 and 420.78 is: 631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.67 : 2,274.75 = 420.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.67/2,274.75 = 420.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.67x = 2,274.75 × 420.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.67x = 957,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,169.31/1,516.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.10

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