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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.26, 2,254.70 and 407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.26, 2,254.70 and 407.70 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.26 : 2,254.70 = 407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.26/2,254.70 = 407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.26x = 2,254.70 × 407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.26x = 919,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,241.19/1,503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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