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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.60, 2,251.46 and 1,067.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.60, 2,251.46 and 1,067.63 is: 1,599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.60 : 2,251.46 = 1,067.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.60/2,251.46 = 1,067.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.60x = 2,251.46 × 1,067.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.60x = 2,403,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,717.65/1,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.71

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