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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.97, 2,253.93 and 578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.97, 2,253.93 and 578.04 is: 866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.97 : 2,253.93 = 578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.97/2,253.93 = 578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.97x = 2,253.93 × 578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.97x = 1,302,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,861.70/1,502.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.86

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