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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.33, 2,247.67 and 1,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.33, 2,247.67 and 1,255.09 is: 1,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.33 : 2,247.67 = 1,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.33/2,247.67 = 1,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.33x = 2,247.67 × 1,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.33x = 2,821,028.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,028.14/1,501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.02

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