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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.90, 2,275.23 and 421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.90, 2,275.23 and 421.30 is: 631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.90 : 2,275.23 = 421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.90/2,275.23 = 421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.90x = 2,275.23 × 421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.90x = 958,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,554.40/1,516.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.92

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