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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.14, 2,256.58 and 1,134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.14, 2,256.58 and 1,134.56 is: 1,700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.14 : 2,256.58 = 1,134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.14/2,256.58 = 1,134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.14x = 2,256.58 × 1,134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.14x = 2,560,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,225.40/1,505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.99

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