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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.44, 2,256.93 and 1,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.44, 2,256.93 and 1,289.52 is: 1,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.44 : 2,256.93 = 1,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.44/2,256.93 = 1,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.44x = 2,256.93 × 1,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.44x = 2,910,356.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,356.37/1,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.51

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