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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.51, 2,259.38 and 1,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.51, 2,259.38 and 1,041.58 is: 1,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.51 : 2,259.38 = 1,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.51/2,259.38 = 1,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.51x = 2,259.38 × 1,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.51x = 2,353,311.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,311.88/1,507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.06

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