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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.29, 2,253.46 and 1,194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.29, 2,253.46 and 1,194.35 is: 1,791.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.29 : 2,253.46 = 1,194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.29/2,253.46 = 1,194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.29x = 2,253.46 × 1,194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.29x = 2,691,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,422.60/1,502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.55

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