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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.81, 2,264.78 and 414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.81, 2,264.78 and 414.03 is: 621.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.81 : 2,264.78 = 414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.81/2,264.78 = 414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.81x = 2,264.78 × 414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.81x = 937,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,686.86/1,509.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.06

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