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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.60, 2,253.64 and 406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.60, 2,253.64 and 406.82 is: 610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.60 : 2,253.64 = 406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.60/2,253.64 = 406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.60x = 2,253.64 × 406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.60x = 916,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,825.82/1,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.16

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