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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.14, 2,250.52 and 526.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.14, 2,250.52 and 526.93 is: 790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.14 : 2,250.52 = 526.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.14/2,250.52 = 526.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.14x = 2,250.52 × 526.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.14x = 1,185,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,866.50/1,500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.50

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