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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.01, 2,261.61 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.01, 2,261.61 and 533.58 is: 800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.01 : 2,261.61 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.01/2,261.61 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.01x = 2,261.61 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.01x = 1,206,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,749.86/1,508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.23

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