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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.12, 2,080.18 and 1,228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.12, 2,080.18 and 1,228.37 is: 1,694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.12 : 2,080.18 = 1,228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.12/2,080.18 = 1,228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.12x = 2,080.18 × 1,228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.12x = 2,555,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,221.84/1,508.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.31

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