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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.36, 2,261.07 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.36, 2,261.07 and 411.76 is: 617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.36 : 2,261.07 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.36/2,261.07 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.36x = 2,261.07 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.36x = 931,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,018.18/1,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.65

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