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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.76, 2,253.18 and 1,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.76, 2,253.18 and 1,042.88 is: 1,561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.76 : 2,253.18 = 1,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.76/2,253.18 = 1,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.76x = 2,253.18 × 1,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.76x = 2,349,796.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,796.36/1,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.58

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