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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.92, 2,264.90 and 414.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.92, 2,264.90 and 414.37 is: 621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.92 : 2,264.90 = 414.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.92/2,264.90 = 414.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.92x = 2,264.90 × 414.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.92x = 938,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,498.88/1,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.56

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