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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.12, 2,261 and 891.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.12, 2,261 and 891.28 is: 1,337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.12 : 2,261 = 891.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.12/2,261 = 891.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.12x = 2,261 × 891.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.12x = 2,015,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,184.08/1,507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.11

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