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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.03, 2,258.40 and 811.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.03, 2,258.40 and 811.69 is: 1,218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.03 : 2,258.40 = 811.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.03/2,258.40 = 811.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.03x = 2,258.40 × 811.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.03x = 1,833,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,120.70/1,505.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.00

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