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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.43, 2,255.18 and 407.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.43, 2,255.18 and 407.77 is: 611.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.43 : 2,255.18 = 407.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.43/2,255.18 = 407.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.43x = 2,255.18 × 407.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.43x = 919,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,587.07/1,503.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.66

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