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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.97, 2,252.95 and 680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.97, 2,252.95 and 680.22 is: 1,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.97 : 2,252.95 = 680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.97/2,252.95 = 680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.97x = 2,252.95 × 680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.97x = 1,532,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,499.95/1,501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.33

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