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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.58, 2,254.36 and 625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.58, 2,254.36 and 625.52 is: 938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.58 : 2,254.36 = 625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.58/2,254.36 = 625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.58x = 2,254.36 × 625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.58x = 1,410,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,147.27/1,502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.48

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