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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.40, 2,253.48 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.40, 2,253.48 and 462.36 is: 693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.40 : 2,253.48 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.40/2,253.48 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.40x = 2,253.48 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.40x = 1,041,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,919.01/1,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.50

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