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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.02, 2,258.34 and 1,139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.02, 2,258.34 and 1,139.72 is: 1,710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.02 : 2,258.34 = 1,139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.02/2,258.34 = 1,139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.02x = 2,258.34 × 1,139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.02x = 2,573,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,875.26/1,505.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.19

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