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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.04, 2,258.12 and 1,213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.04, 2,258.12 and 1,213.93 is: 1,817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.04 : 2,258.12 = 1,213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.04/2,258.12 = 1,213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.04x = 2,258.12 × 1,213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.04x = 2,741,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,199.61/1,508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.72

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