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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.07, 2,275.46 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.07, 2,275.46 and 421.35 is: 631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.07 : 2,275.46 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.07/2,275.46 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.07x = 2,275.46 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.07x = 958,756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,756.01/1,517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.98

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