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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.10, 2,253.12 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.10, 2,253.12 and 406.62 is: 609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.10 : 2,253.12 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.10/2,253.12 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.10x = 2,253.12 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.10x = 916,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,163.65/1,502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.92

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