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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.43, 2,256.53 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.43, 2,256.53 and 408.90 is: 613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.43 : 2,256.53 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.43/2,256.53 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.43x = 2,256.53 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.43x = 922,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,693.07/1,504.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.32

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