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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.08, 2,247.36 and 1,193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.08, 2,247.36 and 1,193.40 is: 1,786.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.08 : 2,247.36 = 1,193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.08/2,247.36 = 1,193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.08x = 2,247.36 × 1,193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.08x = 2,681,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,999.42/1,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.71

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