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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.28, 2,249.46 and 1,208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.28, 2,249.46 and 1,208.34 is: 1,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.28 : 2,249.46 = 1,208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.28/2,249.46 = 1,208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.28x = 2,249.46 × 1,208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.28x = 2,718,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,112.50/1,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.32

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