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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.58, 2,252.67 and 527.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.58, 2,252.67 and 527.55 is: 791.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.58 : 2,252.67 = 527.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.58/2,252.67 = 527.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.58x = 2,252.67 × 527.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.58x = 1,188,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,396.06/1,501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.43

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