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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.56, 2,252.28 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.56, 2,252.28 and 475.56 is: 713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.56 : 2,252.28 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.56/2,252.28 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.56x = 2,252.28 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.56x = 1,071,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,094.28/1,501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.32

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