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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.88, 2,255.82 and 408.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.88, 2,255.82 and 408.21 is: 612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.88 : 2,255.82 = 408.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.88/2,255.82 = 408.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.88x = 2,255.82 × 408.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.88x = 920,848.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,848.28/1,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.32

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