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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.10, 2,260.39 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.10, 2,260.39 and 411.32 is: 616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.10 : 2,260.39 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.10/2,260.39 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.10x = 2,260.39 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.10x = 929,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,743.61/1,507.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.91

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