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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.10, 2,253.60 and 1,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.10, 2,253.60 and 1,178.40 is: 1,764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.10 : 2,253.60 = 1,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.10/2,253.60 = 1,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.10x = 2,253.60 × 1,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.10x = 2,655,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,642.24/1,505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.43

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