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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508, 2,086.32 and 1,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508, 2,086.32 and 1,321.28 is: 1,827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508 : 2,086.32 = 1,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508/2,086.32 = 1,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508x = 2,086.32 × 1,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508x = 2,756,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,612.89/1,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.99

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