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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.57, 2,258.49 and 409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.57, 2,258.49 and 409.94 is: 614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.57 : 2,258.49 = 409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.57/2,258.49 = 409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.57x = 2,258.49 × 409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.57x = 925,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,845.39/1,505.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.95

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