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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.74, 2,261.57 and 521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.74, 2,261.57 and 521.24 is: 781.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.74 : 2,261.57 = 521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.74/2,261.57 = 521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.74x = 2,261.57 × 521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.74x = 1,178,806.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,806.83/1,507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.84

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