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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.32, 2,254.95 and 407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.32, 2,254.95 and 407.70 is: 611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.32 : 2,254.95 = 407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.32/2,254.95 = 407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.32x = 2,254.95 × 407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.32x = 919,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,343.12/1,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.54

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