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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.43, 2,264.19 and 413.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.43, 2,264.19 and 413.81 is: 620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.43 : 2,264.19 = 413.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.43/2,264.19 = 413.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.43x = 2,264.19 × 413.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.43x = 936,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,944.46/1,509.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.73

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