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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.03, 2,253.05 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.03, 2,253.05 and 406.40 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.03 : 2,253.05 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.03/2,253.05 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.03x = 2,253.05 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.03x = 915,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,639.52/1,502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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