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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.81, 2,252.71 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.81, 2,252.71 and 406.20 is: 609.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.81 : 2,252.71 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.81/2,252.71 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.81x = 2,252.71 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.81x = 915,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,049.79/1,501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.30

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