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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.73, 2,263.10 and 413.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.73, 2,263.10 and 413.11 is: 619.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.73 : 2,263.10 = 413.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.73/2,263.10 = 413.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.73x = 2,263.10 × 413.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.73x = 934,903.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,903.07/1,508.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.66

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