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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.83, 2,255.85 and 408.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.83, 2,255.85 and 408.11 is: 612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.83 : 2,255.85 = 408.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.83/2,255.85 = 408.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.83x = 2,255.85 × 408.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.83x = 920,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,623.66/1,503.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.18

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