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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.16, 2,251.73 and 577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.16, 2,251.73 and 577.15 is: 865.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.16 : 2,251.73 = 577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.16/2,251.73 = 577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.16x = 2,251.73 × 577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.16x = 1,299,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,581.78/1,501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.72

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