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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.26, 2,256.66 and 1,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.26, 2,256.66 and 1,042.56 is: 1,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.26 : 2,256.66 = 1,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.26/2,256.66 = 1,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.26x = 2,256.66 × 1,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.26x = 2,352,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,703.45/1,504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.03

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