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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.11, 2,258.91 and 1,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.11, 2,258.91 and 1,245.16 is: 1,865.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.11 : 2,258.91 = 1,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.11/2,258.91 = 1,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.11x = 2,258.91 × 1,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.11x = 2,812,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,704.38/1,508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.05

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