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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.06, 2,254.41 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.06, 2,254.41 and 407.27 is: 610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.06 : 2,254.41 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.06/2,254.41 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.06x = 2,254.41 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.06x = 918,142.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,142.29/1,503.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.85

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