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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.21, 2,253.54 and 528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.21, 2,253.54 and 528.14 is: 792.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.21 : 2,253.54 = 528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.21/2,253.54 = 528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.21x = 2,253.54 × 528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.21x = 1,190,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,184.62/1,502.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.29

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