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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.94, 2,252.49 and 1,307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.94, 2,252.49 and 1,307.13 is: 1,959.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.94 : 2,252.49 = 1,307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.94/2,252.49 = 1,307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.94x = 2,252.49 × 1,307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.94x = 2,944,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,297.25/1,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.03

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