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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.79, 2,255.26 and 1,041.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.79, 2,255.26 and 1,041.47 is: 1,559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.79 : 2,255.26 = 1,041.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.79/2,255.26 = 1,041.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.79x = 2,255.26 × 1,041.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.79x = 2,348,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,785.63/1,505.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.84

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