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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.53, 2,253.51 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.53, 2,253.51 and 406.80 is: 610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.53 : 2,253.51 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.53/2,253.51 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.53x = 2,253.51 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.53x = 916,727.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,727.87/1,502.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.12

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