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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.63, 2,261.15 and 411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.63, 2,261.15 and 411.73 is: 617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.63 : 2,261.15 = 411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.63/2,261.15 = 411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.63x = 2,261.15 × 411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.63x = 930,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,983.29/1,507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.51

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