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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.91, 2,252.85 and 771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.91, 2,252.85 and 771.08 is: 1,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.91 : 2,252.85 = 771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.91/2,252.85 = 771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.91x = 2,252.85 × 771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.91x = 1,737,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,127.58/1,501.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.61

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