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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.57, 2,263.71 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.57, 2,263.71 and 469.32 is: 703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.57 : 2,263.71 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.57/2,263.71 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.57x = 2,263.71 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.57x = 1,062,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,404.38/1,509.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.78

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