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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.12, 2,259.24 and 1,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.12, 2,259.24 and 1,010.08 is: 1,516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.12 : 2,259.24 = 1,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.12/2,259.24 = 1,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.12x = 2,259.24 × 1,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.12x = 2,282,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,013.14/1,505.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.17

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