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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.81, 2,263.28 and 413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.81, 2,263.28 and 413.03 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.81 : 2,263.28 = 413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.81/2,263.28 = 413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.81x = 2,263.28 × 413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.81x = 934,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,789.16/1,508.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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