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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.97, 2,261.64 and 412.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.97, 2,261.64 and 412.25 is: 618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.97 : 2,261.64 = 412.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.97/2,261.64 = 412.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.97x = 2,261.64 × 412.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.97x = 932,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,349.78/1,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.28

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