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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.83, 2,251.27 and 1,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.83, 2,251.27 and 1,155.52 is: 1,728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.83 : 2,251.27 = 1,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.83/2,251.27 = 1,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.83x = 2,251.27 × 1,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.83x = 2,601,387.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,387.51/1,504.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.69

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