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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.26, 2,252.40 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.26, 2,252.40 and 461.28 is: 692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.26 : 2,252.40 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.26/2,252.40 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.26x = 2,252.40 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.26x = 1,038,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,987.07/1,501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.08

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