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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.70, 2,265.02 and 1,063.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.70, 2,265.02 and 1,063.99 is: 1,598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.70 : 2,265.02 = 1,063.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.70/2,265.02 = 1,063.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.70x = 2,265.02 × 1,063.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.70x = 2,409,949.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,949.64/1,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.43

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