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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.41, 2,252.28 and 577.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.41, 2,252.28 and 577.75 is: 866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.41 : 2,252.28 = 577.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.41/2,252.28 = 577.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.41x = 2,252.28 × 577.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.41x = 1,301,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,254.77/1,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.69

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