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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.71, 2,254.05 and 613.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.71, 2,254.05 and 613.33 is: 919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.71 : 2,254.05 = 613.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.71/2,254.05 = 613.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.71x = 2,254.05 × 613.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.71x = 1,382,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,476.49/1,502.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.99

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