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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.88, 2,262.22 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.88, 2,262.22 and 534.12 is: 801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.88 : 2,262.22 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.88/2,262.22 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.88x = 2,262.22 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.88x = 1,208,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,296.95/1,507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.32

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