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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.46, 2,260.04 and 813.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.46, 2,260.04 and 813.69 is: 1,219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.46 : 2,260.04 = 813.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.46/2,260.04 = 813.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.46x = 2,260.04 × 813.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.46x = 1,838,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,967.88/1,507.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.92

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