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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.32, 2,261.04 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.32, 2,261.04 and 533.52 is: 800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.32 : 2,261.04 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.32/2,261.04 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.32x = 2,261.04 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.32x = 1,206,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,310.06/1,507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.30

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