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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.54, 2,264.32 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.54, 2,264.32 and 414.02 is: 621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.54 : 2,264.32 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.54/2,264.32 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.54x = 2,264.32 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.54x = 937,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,473.77/1,509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.03

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