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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.40, 2,276.10 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.40, 2,276.10 and 421.74 is: 632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.40 : 2,276.10 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.40/2,276.10 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.40x = 2,276.10 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.40x = 959,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,922.41/1,517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.61

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