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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.79, 2,072.22 and 1,283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.79, 2,072.22 and 1,283.66 is: 1,767.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.79 : 2,072.22 = 1,283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.79/2,072.22 = 1,283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.79x = 2,072.22 × 1,283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.79x = 2,660,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,025.93/1,504.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.71

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