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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.54, 2,253.39 and 1,040.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.54, 2,253.39 and 1,040.22 is: 1,557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.54 : 2,253.39 = 1,040.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.54/2,253.39 = 1,040.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.54x = 2,253.39 × 1,040.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.54x = 2,344,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,021.35/1,504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.97

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