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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.66, 2,254.28 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.66, 2,254.28 and 462.48 is: 693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.66 : 2,254.28 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.66/2,254.28 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.66x = 2,254.28 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.66x = 1,042,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,545.83/1,502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.80

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