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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.19, 2,254.37 and 1,308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.19, 2,254.37 and 1,308.38 is: 1,960.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.19 : 2,254.37 = 1,308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.19/2,254.37 = 1,308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.19x = 2,254.37 × 1,308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.19x = 2,949,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,554.81/1,504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.89

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