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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.69, 2,262.86 and 412.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.69, 2,262.86 and 412.91 is: 619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.69 : 2,262.86 = 412.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.69/2,262.86 = 412.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.69x = 2,262.86 × 412.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.69x = 934,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,358.52/1,508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.32

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