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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.26, 2,253.96 and 1,230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.26, 2,253.96 and 1,230.48 is: 1,843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.26 : 2,253.96 = 1,230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.26/2,253.96 = 1,230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.26x = 2,253.96 × 1,230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.26x = 2,773,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,452.70/1,504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.73

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