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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.36, 2,277.28 and 422.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.36, 2,277.28 and 422.49 is: 633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.36 : 2,277.28 = 422.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.36/2,277.28 = 422.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.36x = 2,277.28 × 422.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.36x = 962,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,128.03/1,518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.66

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