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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.84, 2,248.63 and 1,041.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.84, 2,248.63 and 1,041.53 is: 1,558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.84 : 2,248.63 = 1,041.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.84/2,248.63 = 1,041.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.84x = 2,248.63 × 1,041.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.84x = 2,342,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,001.76/1,502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.38

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