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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.60, 2,258.70 and 1,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.60, 2,258.70 and 1,334.80 is: 1,999.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.60 : 2,258.70 = 1,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.60/2,258.70 = 1,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.60x = 2,258.70 × 1,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.60x = 3,014,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,912.76/1,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.81

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