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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.13, 2,253.18 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.13, 2,253.18 and 406.60 is: 609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.13 : 2,253.18 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.13/2,253.18 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.13x = 2,253.18 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.13x = 916,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,142.99/1,502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.90

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