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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.71, 2,251.65 and 721.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.71, 2,251.65 and 721.95 is: 1,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.71 : 2,251.65 = 721.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.71/2,251.65 = 721.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.71x = 2,251.65 × 721.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.71x = 1,625,578.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,578.72/1,501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.49

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