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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.62, 2,254.73 and 625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.62, 2,254.73 and 625.72 is: 938.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.62 : 2,254.73 = 625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.62/2,254.73 = 625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.62x = 2,254.73 × 625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.62x = 1,410,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,829.66/1,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.92

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