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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.23, 2,258.13 and 1,312.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.23, 2,258.13 and 1,312.83 is: 1,966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.23 : 2,258.13 = 1,312.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.23/2,258.13 = 1,312.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.23x = 2,258.13 × 1,312.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.23x = 2,964,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,540.81/1,507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.88

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