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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.58, 2,264.50 and 413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.58, 2,264.50 and 413.94 is: 620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.58 : 2,264.50 = 413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.58/2,264.50 = 413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.58x = 2,264.50 × 413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.58x = 937,367.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,367.13/1,509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.95

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