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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.28, 2,253.96 and 722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.28, 2,253.96 and 722.25 is: 1,083.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.28 : 2,253.96 = 722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.28/2,253.96 = 722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.28x = 2,253.96 × 722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.28x = 1,627,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,922.61/1,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.63

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