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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.65, 2,255.49 and 408.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.65, 2,255.49 and 408.03 is: 612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.65 : 2,255.49 = 408.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.65/2,255.49 = 408.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.65x = 2,255.49 × 408.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.65x = 920,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,307.58/1,503.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.05

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