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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.99, 2,259.01 and 410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.99, 2,259.01 and 410.38 is: 615.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.99 : 2,259.01 = 410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.99/2,259.01 = 410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.99x = 2,259.01 × 410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.99x = 927,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,052.52/1,505.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.58

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