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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.66, 2,249.94 and 1,178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.66, 2,249.94 and 1,178.34 is: 1,759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.66 : 2,249.94 = 1,178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.66/2,249.94 = 1,178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.66x = 2,249.94 × 1,178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.66x = 2,651,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,194.30/1,506.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.65

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