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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.74, 2,256.82 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.74, 2,256.82 and 408.96 is: 613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.74 : 2,256.82 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.74/2,256.82 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.74x = 2,256.82 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.74x = 922,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,941.16/1,504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.36

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