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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.91, 2,254.36 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.91, 2,254.36 and 407.27 is: 610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.91 : 2,254.36 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.91/2,254.36 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.91x = 2,254.36 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.91x = 918,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,137.81/1,502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.91

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