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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.29, 2,257.87 and 1,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.29, 2,257.87 and 1,230.63 is: 1,843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.29 : 2,257.87 = 1,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.29/2,257.87 = 1,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.29x = 2,257.87 × 1,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.29x = 2,778,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,602.56/1,507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.44

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