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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.22, 2,263.83 and 413.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.22, 2,263.83 and 413.59 is: 620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.22 : 2,263.83 = 413.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.22/2,263.83 = 413.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.22x = 2,263.83 × 413.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.22x = 936,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,297.45/1,509.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.39

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