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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.03, 2,257.38 and 409.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.03, 2,257.38 and 409.41 is: 614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.03 : 2,257.38 = 409.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.03/2,257.38 = 409.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.03x = 2,257.38 × 409.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.03x = 924,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,193.95/1,505.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.07

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