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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.18, 2,253.26 and 844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.18, 2,253.26 and 844.06 is: 1,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.18 : 2,253.26 = 844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.18/2,253.26 = 844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.18x = 2,253.26 × 844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.18x = 1,901,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,876.78/1,502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.08

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