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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.34, 2,275.94 and 421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.34, 2,275.94 and 421.76 is: 632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.34 : 2,275.94 = 421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.34/2,275.94 = 421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.34x = 2,275.94 × 421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.34x = 959,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,900.45/1,517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.62

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