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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.39, 2,277.30 and 422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.39, 2,277.30 and 422.46 is: 633.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.39 : 2,277.30 = 422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.39/2,277.30 = 422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.39x = 2,277.30 × 422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.39x = 962,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,068.16/1,518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.61

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