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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.36, 2,079.08 and 1,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.36, 2,079.08 and 1,227.60 is: 1,693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.36 : 2,079.08 = 1,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.36/2,079.08 = 1,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.36x = 2,079.08 × 1,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.36x = 2,552,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,278.61/1,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.21

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