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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.71, 2,249.95 and 1,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.71, 2,249.95 and 1,008.44 is: 1,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.71 : 2,249.95 = 1,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.71/2,249.95 = 1,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.71x = 2,249.95 × 1,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.71x = 2,268,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,939.58/1,502.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.90

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