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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.57, 2,264.32 and 413.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.57, 2,264.32 and 413.95 is: 620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.57 : 2,264.32 = 413.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.57/2,264.32 = 413.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.57x = 2,264.32 × 413.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.57x = 937,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,315.26/1,509.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.92

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