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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.96, 2,261.33 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.96, 2,261.33 and 583.08 is: 874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.96 : 2,261.33 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.96/2,261.33 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.96x = 2,261.33 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.96x = 1,318,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,536.30/1,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.38

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