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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.03, 2,252.43 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.03, 2,252.43 and 577.62 is: 866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.03 : 2,252.43 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.03/2,252.43 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.03x = 2,252.43 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.03x = 1,301,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,048.62/1,502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.20

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