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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.84, 2,251.61 and 1,148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.84, 2,251.61 and 1,148.67 is: 1,716.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.84 : 2,251.61 = 1,148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.84/2,251.61 = 1,148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.84x = 2,251.61 × 1,148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.84x = 2,586,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,348.47/1,506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.41

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