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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.52, 1,503.79 and 262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.52, 1,503.79 and 262.15 is: 393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.52 : 1,503.79 = 262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.52/1,503.79 = 262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.52x = 1,503.79 × 262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.52x = 394,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,218.55/1,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.23

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