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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.64, 2,264.48 and 414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.64, 2,264.48 and 414.04 is: 621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.64 : 2,264.48 = 414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.64/2,264.48 = 414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.64x = 2,264.48 × 414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.64x = 937,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,585.30/1,509.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.07

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