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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.40, 2,252.61 and 1,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.40, 2,252.61 and 1,242.96 is: 1,859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.40 : 2,252.61 = 1,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.40/2,252.61 = 1,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.40x = 2,252.61 × 1,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.40x = 2,799,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,904.13/1,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.91

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