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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.78, 2,252.42 and 461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.78, 2,252.42 and 461.54 is: 692.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.78 : 2,252.42 = 461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.78/2,252.42 = 461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.78x = 2,252.42 × 461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.78x = 1,039,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,581.93/1,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.23

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