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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.43, 2,261.22 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.43, 2,261.22 and 468.14 is: 702.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.43 : 2,261.22 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.43/2,261.22 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.43x = 2,261.22 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.43x = 1,058,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,567.53/1,507.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.23

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