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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.91, 2,260.71 and 716.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.91, 2,260.71 and 716.03 is: 1,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.91 : 2,260.71 = 716.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.91/2,260.71 = 716.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.91x = 2,260.71 × 716.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.91x = 1,618,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,724.88/1,505.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.91

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