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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.63, 2,264.35 and 469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.63, 2,264.35 and 469.63 is: 704.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.63 : 2,264.35 = 469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.63/2,264.35 = 469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.63x = 2,264.35 × 469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.63x = 1,063,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,406.69/1,509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.42

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