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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.95, 2,252.40 and 577.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.95, 2,252.40 and 577.66 is: 865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.95 : 2,252.40 = 577.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.95/2,252.40 = 577.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.95x = 2,252.40 × 577.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.95x = 1,301,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,121.38/1,502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.71

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