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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.41, 2,255.05 and 1,228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.41, 2,255.05 and 1,228.75 is: 1,840.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.41 : 2,255.05 = 1,228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.41/2,255.05 = 1,228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.41x = 2,255.05 × 1,228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.41x = 2,770,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,892.69/1,505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.62

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