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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.79, 2,252.76 and 528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.79, 2,252.76 and 528.22 is: 791.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.79 : 2,252.76 = 528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.79/2,252.76 = 528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.79x = 2,252.76 × 528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.79x = 1,189,952.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,952.89/1,502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.83

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