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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.26, 2,253.72 and 528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.26, 2,253.72 and 528.40 is: 792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.26 : 2,253.72 = 528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.26/2,253.72 = 528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.26x = 2,253.72 × 528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.26x = 1,190,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,865.65/1,502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.72

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