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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.88, 2,261.52 and 411.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.88, 2,261.52 and 411.98 is: 617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.88 : 2,261.52 = 411.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.88/2,261.52 = 411.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.88x = 2,261.52 × 411.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.88x = 931,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,701.01/1,507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.89

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