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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.57, 2,253.99 and 406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.57, 2,253.99 and 406.94 is: 610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.57 : 2,253.99 = 406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.57/2,253.99 = 406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.57x = 2,253.99 × 406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.57x = 917,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,238.69/1,502.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.45

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