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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.20, 2,247.93 and 1,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.20, 2,247.93 and 1,261.92 is: 1,884.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.20 : 2,247.93 = 1,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.20/2,247.93 = 1,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.20x = 2,247.93 × 1,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.20x = 2,836,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,707.83/1,505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.61

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