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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.49, 2,256.29 and 1,213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.49, 2,256.29 and 1,213.13 is: 1,818.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.49 : 2,256.29 = 1,213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.49/2,256.29 = 1,213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.49x = 2,256.29 × 1,213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.49x = 2,737,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,167.72/1,505.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.12

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