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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.31, 2,262.42 and 412.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.31, 2,262.42 and 412.67 is: 619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.31 : 2,262.42 = 412.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.31/2,262.42 = 412.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.31x = 2,262.42 × 412.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.31x = 933,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,638.52/1,508.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.00

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