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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.94, 2,262.45 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.94, 2,262.45 and 632.04 is: 947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.94 : 2,262.45 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.94/2,262.45 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.94x = 2,262.45 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.94x = 1,429,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,958.90/1,508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.66

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