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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.10, 2,257.62 and 409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.10, 2,257.62 and 409.62 is: 614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.10 : 2,257.62 = 409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.10/2,257.62 = 409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.10x = 2,257.62 × 409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.10x = 924,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,766.30/1,505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.42

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