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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.22, 2,262.33 and 412.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.22, 2,262.33 and 412.59 is: 618.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.22 : 2,262.33 = 412.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.22/2,262.33 = 412.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.22x = 2,262.33 × 412.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.22x = 933,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,413.19/1,508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.89

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