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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.76, 2,255.76 and 408.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.76, 2,255.76 and 408.13 is: 612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.76 : 2,255.76 = 408.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.76/2,255.76 = 408.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.76x = 2,255.76 × 408.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.76x = 920,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,637.69/1,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.22

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