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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.42, 2,253.63 and 636.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.42, 2,253.63 and 636.17 is: 954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.42 : 2,253.63 = 636.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.42/2,253.63 = 636.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.42x = 2,253.63 × 636.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.42x = 1,433,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,691.80/1,502.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.26

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