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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.73, 2,252.58 and 577.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.73, 2,252.58 and 577.58 is: 865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.73 : 2,252.58 = 577.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.73/2,252.58 = 577.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.73x = 2,252.58 × 577.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.73x = 1,301,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,033.89/1,502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.78

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