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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.56, 2,256.70 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.56, 2,256.70 and 409.04 is: 613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.56 : 2,256.70 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.56/2,256.70 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.56x = 2,256.70 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.56x = 923,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,080.57/1,504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.52

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