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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.70, 2,259.52 and 891.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.70, 2,259.52 and 891.29 is: 1,335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.70 : 2,259.52 = 891.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.70/2,259.52 = 891.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.70x = 2,259.52 × 891.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.70x = 2,013,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,891.00/1,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.74

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