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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.68, 2,264.24 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.68, 2,264.24 and 414.20 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.68 : 2,264.24 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.68/2,264.24 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.68x = 2,264.24 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.68x = 937,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,848.21/1,509.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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