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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.70, 2,253.02 and 528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.70, 2,253.02 and 528.68 is: 792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.70 : 2,253.02 = 528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.70/2,253.02 = 528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.70x = 2,253.02 × 528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.70x = 1,191,126.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,126.61/1,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.66

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