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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.45, 2,261.40 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.45, 2,261.40 and 533.48 is: 800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.45 : 2,261.40 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.45/2,261.40 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.45x = 2,261.40 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.45x = 1,206,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,400.37/1,507.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.29

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