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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.51, 2,257.34 and 1,232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.51, 2,257.34 and 1,232.73 is: 1,847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.51 : 2,257.34 = 1,232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.51/2,257.34 = 1,232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.51x = 2,257.34 × 1,232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.51x = 2,782,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,684.57/1,506.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.11

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