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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.51, 2,255.38 and 407.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.51, 2,255.38 and 407.85 is: 611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.51 : 2,255.38 = 407.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.51/2,255.38 = 407.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.51x = 2,255.38 × 407.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.51x = 919,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,852.15/1,503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.80

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