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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.77, 2,257.21 and 409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.77, 2,257.21 and 409.17 is: 613.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.77 : 2,257.21 = 409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.77/2,257.21 = 409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.77x = 2,257.21 × 409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.77x = 923,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,571.33/1,504.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.76

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