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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.14, 2,262.18 and 412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.14, 2,262.18 and 412.48 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.14 : 2,262.18 = 412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.14/2,262.18 = 412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.14x = 2,262.18 × 412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.14x = 933,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,104.01/1,508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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