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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.49, 2,259.29 and 1,215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.49, 2,259.29 and 1,215.13 is: 1,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.49 : 2,259.29 = 1,215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.49/2,259.29 = 1,215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.49x = 2,259.29 × 1,215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.49x = 2,745,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,331.06/1,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.13

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