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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.80, 2,264.72 and 414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.80, 2,264.72 and 414.26 is: 621.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.80 : 2,264.72 = 414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.80/2,264.72 = 414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.80x = 2,264.72 × 414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.80x = 938,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,180.84/1,509.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.39

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