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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.42, 2,261.16 and 1,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.42, 2,261.16 and 1,094.56 is: 1,641.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.42 : 2,261.16 = 1,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.42/2,261.16 = 1,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.42x = 2,261.16 × 1,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.42x = 2,474,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,975.29/1,507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.86

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