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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501, 2,251.51 and 475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501, 2,251.51 and 475 is: 712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501 : 2,251.51 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501/2,251.51 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501x = 2,251.51 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501x = 1,069,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,467.25/1,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.50

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