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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.70, 2,252.52 and 1,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.70, 2,252.52 and 1,302.48 is: 1,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.70 : 2,252.52 = 1,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.70/2,252.52 = 1,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.70x = 2,252.52 × 1,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.70x = 2,933,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,862.25/1,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.50

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