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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.53, 2,255.30 and 407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.53, 2,255.30 and 407.90 is: 611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.53 : 2,255.30 = 407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.53/2,255.30 = 407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.53x = 2,255.30 × 407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.53x = 919,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,936.87/1,503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.85

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