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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.38, 2,260.74 and 1,094.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.38, 2,260.74 and 1,094.79 is: 1,641.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.38 : 2,260.74 = 1,094.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.38/2,260.74 = 1,094.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.38x = 2,260.74 × 1,094.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.38x = 2,475,035.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,035.54/1,507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.95

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