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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.46, 2,254.50 and 680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.46, 2,254.50 and 680.67 is: 1,021.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.46 : 2,254.50 = 680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.46/2,254.50 = 680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.46x = 2,254.50 × 680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.46x = 1,534,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,570.52/1,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.37

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