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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.39, 2,264.06 and 413.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.39, 2,264.06 and 413.75 is: 620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.39 : 2,264.06 = 413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.39/2,264.06 = 413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.39x = 2,264.06 × 413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.39x = 936,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,741.44/1,509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.61

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