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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.56, 2,255.08 and 407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.56, 2,255.08 and 407.66 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.56 : 2,255.08 = 407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.56/2,255.08 = 407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.56x = 2,255.08 × 407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.56x = 919,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,310.53/1,503.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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