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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.30, 2,276.22 and 421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.30, 2,276.22 and 421.64 is: 632.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.30 : 2,276.22 = 421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.30/2,276.22 = 421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.30x = 2,276.22 × 421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.30x = 959,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,745.40/1,517.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.54

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