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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.97, 2,264.96 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.97, 2,264.96 and 414.34 is: 621.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.97 : 2,264.96 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.97/2,264.96 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.97x = 2,264.96 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.97x = 938,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,463.53/1,509.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.51

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