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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.68, 2,277.75 and 423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.68, 2,277.75 and 423.05 is: 634.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.68 : 2,277.75 = 423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.68/2,277.75 = 423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.68x = 2,277.75 × 423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.68x = 963,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,590.75/1,518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.49

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