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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.99, 2,260.20 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.99, 2,260.20 and 411.21 is: 616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.99 : 2,260.20 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.99/2,260.20 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.99x = 2,260.20 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.99x = 929,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,416.84/1,506.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.74

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