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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.09, 2,252.96 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.09, 2,252.96 and 406.56 is: 609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.09 : 2,252.96 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.09/2,252.96 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.09x = 2,252.96 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.09x = 915,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,961.38/1,502.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.79

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