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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.56, 2,262.61 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.56, 2,262.61 and 413.02 is: 619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.56 : 2,262.61 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.56/2,262.61 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.56x = 2,262.61 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.56x = 934,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,503.18/1,508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.47

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