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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.48, 2,263.64 and 607.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.48, 2,263.64 and 607.61 is: 911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.48 : 2,263.64 = 607.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.48/2,263.64 = 607.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.48x = 2,263.64 × 607.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.48x = 1,375,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,410.30/1,509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.18

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