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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.44, 2,253.82 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.44, 2,253.82 and 462.44 is: 693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.44 : 2,253.82 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.44/2,253.82 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.44x = 2,253.82 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.44x = 1,042,256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,256.52/1,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.71

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