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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.34, 2,275.92 and 421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.34, 2,275.92 and 421.86 is: 632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.34 : 2,275.92 = 421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.34/2,275.92 = 421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.34x = 2,275.92 × 421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.34x = 960,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,119.61/1,517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.76

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