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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.73, 2,255.32 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.73, 2,255.32 and 408.18 is: 612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.73 : 2,255.32 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.73/2,255.32 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.73x = 2,255.32 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.73x = 920,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,576.52/1,503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.20

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