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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.02, 2,259.84 and 1,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.02, 2,259.84 and 1,140.72 is: 1,711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.02 : 2,259.84 = 1,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.02/2,259.84 = 1,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.02x = 2,259.84 × 1,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.02x = 2,577,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,844.68/1,506.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.69

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