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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.08, 2,250.36 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.08, 2,250.36 and 635.28 is: 952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.08 : 2,250.36 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.08/2,250.36 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.08x = 2,250.36 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.08x = 1,429,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,608.70/1,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.39

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