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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.06, 2,256.10 and 682.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.06, 2,256.10 and 682.58 is: 1,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.06 : 2,256.10 = 682.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.06/2,256.10 = 682.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.06x = 2,256.10 × 682.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.06x = 1,539,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,968.74/1,504.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.87

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