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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.91, 2,254.46 and 723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.91, 2,254.46 and 723.24 is: 1,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.91 : 2,254.46 = 723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.91/2,254.46 = 723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.91x = 2,254.46 × 723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.91x = 1,630,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,512.03/1,502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.90

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