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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.83, 2,252.77 and 1,156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.83, 2,252.77 and 1,156.52 is: 1,730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.83 : 2,252.77 = 1,156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.83/2,252.77 = 1,156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.83x = 2,252.77 × 1,156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.83x = 2,605,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,373.56/1,505.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.19

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