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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.92, 2,252.07 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.92, 2,252.07 and 527.67 is: 791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.92 : 2,252.07 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.92/2,252.07 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.92x = 2,252.07 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.92x = 1,188,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,349.78/1,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.22

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