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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.59, 2,262.11 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.59, 2,262.11 and 534.15 is: 801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.59 : 2,262.11 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.59/2,262.11 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.59x = 2,262.11 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.59x = 1,208,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,306.06/1,507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.48

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