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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.46, 2,251.85 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.46, 2,251.85 and 527.56 is: 791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.46 : 2,251.85 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.46/2,251.85 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.46x = 2,251.85 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.46x = 1,187,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,985.99/1,501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.22

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