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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.55, 2,247.52 and 806.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.55, 2,247.52 and 806.51 is: 1,207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.55 : 2,247.52 = 806.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.55/2,247.52 = 806.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.55x = 2,247.52 × 806.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.55x = 1,812,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,647.36/1,501.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.18

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