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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.31, 2,251.94 and 405.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.31, 2,251.94 and 405.79 is: 608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.31 : 2,251.94 = 405.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.31/2,251.94 = 405.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.31x = 2,251.94 × 405.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.31x = 913,807.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,807.07/1,501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.67

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