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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.74, 2,252.16 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.74, 2,252.16 and 527.64 is: 791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.74 : 2,252.16 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.74/2,252.16 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.74x = 2,252.16 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.74x = 1,188,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,329.70/1,501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.30

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