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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.69, 2,253.85 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.69, 2,253.85 and 407.16 is: 610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.69 : 2,253.85 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.69/2,253.85 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.69x = 2,253.85 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.69x = 917,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,676.55/1,502.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.69

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