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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.74, 2,256.84 and 682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.74, 2,256.84 and 682.80 is: 1,024.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.74 : 2,256.84 = 682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.74/2,256.84 = 682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.74x = 2,256.84 × 682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.74x = 1,540,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,970.35/1,504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.08

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