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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.52, 2,255.49 and 1,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.52, 2,255.49 and 1,134.24 is: 1,702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.52 : 2,255.49 = 1,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.52/2,255.49 = 1,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.52x = 2,255.49 × 1,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.52x = 2,558,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,266.98/1,502.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.65

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