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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.68, 2,254.02 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.68, 2,254.02 and 407.08 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.68 : 2,254.02 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.68/2,254.02 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.68x = 2,254.02 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.68x = 917,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,566.46/1,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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