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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501, 2,251.68 and 770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501, 2,251.68 and 770.20 is: 1,155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501 : 2,251.68 = 770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501/2,251.68 = 770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501x = 2,251.68 × 770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501x = 1,734,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,243.94/1,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.39

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