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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.16, 2,258.28 and 684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.16, 2,258.28 and 684 is: 1,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.16 : 2,258.28 = 684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.16/2,258.28 = 684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.16x = 2,258.28 × 684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.16x = 1,544,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,663.52/1,505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.25

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