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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.65, 2,253.51 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.65, 2,253.51 and 527.76 is: 792.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.65 : 2,253.51 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.65/2,253.51 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.65x = 2,253.51 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.65x = 1,189,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,312.44/1,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.00

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