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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.89, 2,262.08 and 533.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.89, 2,262.08 and 533.78 is: 800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.89 : 2,262.08 = 533.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.89/2,262.08 = 533.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.89x = 2,262.08 × 533.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.89x = 1,207,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,453.06/1,507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.76

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