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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.28, 2,252.34 and 680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.28, 2,252.34 and 680.13 is: 1,019.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.28 : 2,252.34 = 680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.28/2,252.34 = 680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.28x = 2,252.34 × 680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.28x = 1,531,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,884.00/1,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.71

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