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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.06, 2,276.99 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.06, 2,276.99 and 422.44 is: 633.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.06 : 2,276.99 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.06/2,276.99 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.06x = 2,276.99 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.06x = 961,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,891.66/1,518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.63

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