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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.40, 2,253.90 and 1,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.40, 2,253.90 and 1,288.40 is: 1,930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.40 : 2,253.90 = 1,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.40/2,253.90 = 1,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.40x = 2,253.90 × 1,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.40x = 2,903,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,924.76/1,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.29

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