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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.35, 2,080.31 and 1,154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.35, 2,080.31 and 1,154.19 is: 1,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.35 : 2,080.31 = 1,154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.35/2,080.31 = 1,154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.35x = 2,080.31 × 1,154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.35x = 2,401,067.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,067.23/1,507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.91

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