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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.99, 2,263.26 and 413.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.99, 2,263.26 and 413.45 is: 620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.99 : 2,263.26 = 413.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.99/2,263.26 = 413.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.99x = 2,263.26 × 413.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.99x = 935,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,733.53/1,508.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.11

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