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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.39, 2,259.27 and 410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.39, 2,259.27 and 410.76 is: 616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.39 : 2,259.27 = 410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.39/2,259.27 = 410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.39x = 2,259.27 × 410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.39x = 928,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,017.75/1,506.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.05

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