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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.44, 2,259.43 and 410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.44, 2,259.43 and 410.89 is: 616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.44 : 2,259.43 = 410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.44/2,259.43 = 410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.44x = 2,259.43 × 410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.44x = 928,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,375.14/1,506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.27

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