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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.39, 2,251.28 and 1,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.39, 2,251.28 and 1,033.26 is: 1,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.39 : 2,251.28 = 1,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.39/2,251.28 = 1,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.39x = 2,251.28 × 1,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.39x = 2,326,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,152.41/1,502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.31

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