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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.74, 2,261.24 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.74, 2,261.24 and 412.11 is: 618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.74 : 2,261.24 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.74/2,261.24 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.74x = 2,261.24 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.74x = 931,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,879.62/1,507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.06

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