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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.43, 2,254.84 and 407.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.43, 2,254.84 and 407.87 is: 611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.43 : 2,254.84 = 407.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.43/2,254.84 = 407.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.43x = 2,254.84 × 407.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.43x = 919,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,677.75/1,503.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.72

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