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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.73, 2,275.23 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.73, 2,275.23 and 421.10 is: 631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.73 : 2,275.23 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.73/2,275.23 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.73x = 2,275.23 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.73x = 958,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,099.35/1,516.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.69

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