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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.94, 2,261.67 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.94, 2,261.67 and 412.38 is: 618.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.94 : 2,261.67 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.94/2,261.67 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.94x = 2,261.67 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.94x = 932,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,667.47/1,507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.50

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