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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.58, 2,252.99 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.58, 2,252.99 and 577.10 is: 865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.58 : 2,252.99 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.58/2,252.99 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.58x = 2,252.99 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.58x = 1,300,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,186.38/1,502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.30

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