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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.97, 2,253.26 and 528.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.97, 2,253.26 and 528.75 is: 793.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.97 : 2,253.26 = 528.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.97/2,253.26 = 528.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.97x = 2,253.26 × 528.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.97x = 1,191,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,411.23/1,501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.23

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