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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.93, 2,261.72 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.93, 2,261.72 and 412.41 is: 618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.93 : 2,261.72 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.93/2,261.72 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.93x = 2,261.72 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.93x = 932,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,752.74/1,507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.56

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