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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.53, 2,252.08 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.53, 2,252.08 and 527.50 is: 791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.53 : 2,252.08 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.53/2,252.08 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.53x = 2,252.08 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.53x = 1,187,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,972.20/1,501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.17

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