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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.73, 2,253.82 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.73, 2,253.82 and 407.18 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.73 : 2,253.82 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.73/2,253.82 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.73x = 2,253.82 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.73x = 917,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,710.43/1,502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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