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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.37, 2,264.01 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.37, 2,264.01 and 413.72 is: 620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.37 : 2,264.01 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.37/2,264.01 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.37x = 2,264.01 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.37x = 936,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,671.88/1,509.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.57

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