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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.51, 2,249.88 and 760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.51, 2,249.88 and 760.44 is: 1,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.51 : 2,249.88 = 760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.51/2,249.88 = 760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.51x = 2,249.88 × 760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.51x = 1,710,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,891.68/1,501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.45

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