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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.54, 2,259.83 and 411.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.54, 2,259.83 and 411.01 is: 616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.54 : 2,259.83 = 411.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.54/2,259.83 = 411.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.54x = 2,259.83 × 411.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.54x = 928,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,812.73/1,506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.52

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