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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.95, 2,257.55 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.95, 2,257.55 and 409.32 is: 614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.95 : 2,257.55 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.95/2,257.55 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.95x = 2,257.55 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.95x = 924,060.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,060.37/1,504.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.01

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