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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.69, 2,252.55 and 722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.69, 2,252.55 and 722.30 is: 1,083.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.69 : 2,252.55 = 722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.69/2,252.55 = 722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.69x = 2,252.55 × 722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.69x = 1,627,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,016.87/1,501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.46

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