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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.32, 2,252.73 and 808.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.32, 2,252.73 and 808.62 is: 1,213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.32 : 2,252.73 = 808.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.32/2,252.73 = 808.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.32x = 2,252.73 × 808.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.32x = 1,821,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,602.53/1,501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.33

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