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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.33, 2,260.58 and 1,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.33, 2,260.58 and 1,023.36 is: 1,534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.33 : 2,260.58 = 1,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.33/2,260.58 = 1,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.33x = 2,260.58 × 1,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.33x = 2,313,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,378.40/1,507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.76

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