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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.18, 2,261.90 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.18, 2,261.90 and 412.28 is: 618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.18 : 2,261.90 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.18/2,261.90 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.18x = 2,261.90 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.18x = 932,536.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,536.13/1,508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.32

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