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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.65, 2,254.73 and 625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.65, 2,254.73 and 625.83 is: 939.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.65 : 2,254.73 = 625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.65/2,254.73 = 625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.65x = 2,254.73 × 625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.65x = 1,411,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,077.68/1,502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.06

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