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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.58, 2,253.23 and 799.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.58, 2,253.23 and 799.66 is: 1,199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.58 : 2,253.23 = 799.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.58/2,253.23 = 799.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.58x = 2,253.23 × 799.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.58x = 1,801,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,819.72/1,502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.15

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