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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.77, 2,254.32 and 462.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.77, 2,254.32 and 462.73 is: 694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.77 : 2,254.32 = 462.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.77/2,254.32 = 462.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.77x = 2,254.32 × 462.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.77x = 1,043,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,135.86/1,502.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.14

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