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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.57, 2,074.80 and 1,131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.57, 2,074.80 and 1,131.58 is: 1,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.57 : 2,074.80 = 1,131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.57/2,074.80 = 1,131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.57x = 2,074.80 × 1,131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.57x = 2,347,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,802.18/1,504.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.45

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