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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.84, 2,261.76 and 858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.84, 2,261.76 and 858.88 is: 1,288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.84 : 2,261.76 = 858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.84/2,261.76 = 858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.84x = 2,261.76 × 858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.84x = 1,942,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,580.43/1,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.32

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