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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.70, 2,276.37 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.70, 2,276.37 and 421.92 is: 632.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.70 : 2,276.37 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.70/2,276.37 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.70x = 2,276.37 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.70x = 960,446.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,446.03/1,517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.83

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