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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.23, 2,263.91 and 413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.23, 2,263.91 and 413.71 is: 620.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.23 : 2,263.91 = 413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.23/2,263.91 = 413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.23x = 2,263.91 × 413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.23x = 936,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,591.92/1,509.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.58

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