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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.49, 2,252.36 and 405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.49, 2,252.36 and 405.86 is: 608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.49 : 2,252.36 = 405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.49/2,252.36 = 405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.49x = 2,252.36 × 405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.49x = 914,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,146.43/1,501.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.83

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