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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.47, 2,262.39 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.47, 2,262.39 and 412.74 is: 619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.47 : 2,262.39 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.47/2,262.39 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.47x = 2,262.39 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.47x = 933,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,778.85/1,508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.02

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