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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.76, 2,257.10 and 682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.76, 2,257.10 and 682.06 is: 1,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.76 : 2,257.10 = 682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.76/2,257.10 = 682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.76x = 2,257.10 × 682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.76x = 1,539,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,477.63/1,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.07

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