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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.54, 2,262.74 and 412.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.54, 2,262.74 and 412.94 is: 619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.54 : 2,262.74 = 412.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.54/2,262.74 = 412.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.54x = 2,262.74 × 412.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.54x = 934,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,379.45/1,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.40

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