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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.22, 2,082.05 and 1,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.22, 2,082.05 and 1,135.34 is: 1,567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.22 : 2,082.05 = 1,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.22/2,082.05 = 1,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.22x = 2,082.05 × 1,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.22x = 2,363,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,818.56/1,508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.29

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