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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.26, 2,251.92 and 526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.26, 2,251.92 and 526.98 is: 790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.26 : 2,251.92 = 526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.26/2,251.92 = 526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.26x = 2,251.92 × 526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.26x = 1,186,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,716.80/1,501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.48

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