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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.70, 2,258.52 and 1,042.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.70, 2,258.52 and 1,042.14 is: 1,563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.70 : 2,258.52 = 1,042.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.70/2,258.52 = 1,042.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.70x = 2,258.52 × 1,042.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.70x = 2,353,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,694.03/1,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.19

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