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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.71, 2,249.70 and 808.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.71, 2,249.70 and 808.15 is: 1,210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.71 : 2,249.70 = 808.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.71/2,249.70 = 808.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.71x = 2,249.70 × 808.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.71x = 1,818,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,095.06/1,501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.68

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