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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.72, 2,251.44 and 1,244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.72, 2,251.44 and 1,244.85 is: 1,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.72 : 2,251.44 = 1,244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.72/2,251.44 = 1,244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.72x = 2,251.44 × 1,244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.72x = 2,802,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,687.60/1,504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.60

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