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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.81, 2,259.99 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.81, 2,259.99 and 411.26 is: 616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.81 : 2,259.99 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.81/2,259.99 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.81x = 2,259.99 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.81x = 929,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,449.14/1,506.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.83

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