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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.19, 2,262.36 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.19, 2,262.36 and 412.56 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.19 : 2,262.36 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.19/2,262.36 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.19x = 2,262.36 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.19x = 933,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,357.31/1,508.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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