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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.92, 2,252.86 and 515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.92, 2,252.86 and 515.42 is: 773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.92 : 2,252.86 = 515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.92/2,252.86 = 515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.92x = 2,252.86 × 515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.92x = 1,161,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,165.00/1,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.12

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