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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.78, 2,252.62 and 528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.78, 2,252.62 and 528.20 is: 791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.78 : 2,252.62 = 528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.78/2,252.62 = 528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.78x = 2,252.62 × 528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.78x = 1,189,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,833.88/1,502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.76

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