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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.94, 2,255.90 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.94, 2,255.90 and 408.30 is: 612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.94 : 2,255.90 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.94/2,255.90 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.94x = 2,255.90 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.94x = 921,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,082.11/1,503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.45

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