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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.66, 2,253.82 and 407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.66, 2,253.82 and 407.11 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.66 : 2,253.82 = 407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.66/2,253.82 = 407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.66x = 2,253.82 × 407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.66x = 917,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,552.66/1,502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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