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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.56, 2,254.05 and 406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.56, 2,254.05 and 406.99 is: 610.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.56 : 2,254.05 = 406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.56/2,254.05 = 406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.56x = 2,254.05 × 406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.56x = 917,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,375.81/1,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.54

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