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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507, 2,261.40 and 737.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507, 2,261.40 and 737.50 is: 1,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507 : 2,261.40 = 737.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507/2,261.40 = 737.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507x = 2,261.40 × 737.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507x = 1,667,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,782.50/1,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.69

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