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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.43, 2,249.25 and 1,275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.43, 2,249.25 and 1,275.87 is: 1,907.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.43 : 2,249.25 = 1,275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.43/2,249.25 = 1,275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.43x = 2,249.25 × 1,275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.43x = 2,869,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,750.60/1,504.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.53

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