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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.41, 2,257.88 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.41, 2,257.88 and 409.86 is: 614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.41 : 2,257.88 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.41/2,257.88 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.41x = 2,257.88 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.41x = 925,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,406.49/1,505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.72

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