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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.73, 2,255.17 and 1,319.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.73, 2,255.17 and 1,319.21 is: 1,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.73 : 2,255.17 = 1,319.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.73/2,255.17 = 1,319.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.73x = 2,255.17 × 1,319.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.73x = 2,975,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,042.82/1,504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.13

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