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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.60, 2,255.14 and 407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.60, 2,255.14 and 407.82 is: 611.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.60 : 2,255.14 = 407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.60/2,255.14 = 407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.60x = 2,255.14 × 407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.60x = 919,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,691.19/1,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.66

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