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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.32, 2,252.13 and 623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.32, 2,252.13 and 623.64 is: 935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.32 : 2,252.13 = 623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.32/2,252.13 = 623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.32x = 2,252.13 × 623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.32x = 1,404,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,518.35/1,501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.52

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