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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.67, 2,261.37 and 520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.67, 2,261.37 and 520.48 is: 780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.67 : 2,261.37 = 520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.67/2,261.37 = 520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.67x = 2,261.37 × 520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.67x = 1,176,997.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,997.86/1,507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.67

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