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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.09, 2,257.38 and 409.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.09, 2,257.38 and 409.55 is: 614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.09 : 2,257.38 = 409.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.09/2,257.38 = 409.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.09x = 2,257.38 × 409.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.09x = 924,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,498.69/1,505.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.25

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