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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.44, 2,254.77 and 811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.44, 2,254.77 and 811.44 is: 1,216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.44 : 2,254.77 = 811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.44/2,254.77 = 811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.44x = 2,254.77 × 811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.44x = 1,829,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,610.57/1,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.14

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