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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.26, 2,079.33 and 1,228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.26, 2,079.33 and 1,228.07 is: 1,693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.26 : 2,079.33 = 1,228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.26/2,079.33 = 1,228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.26x = 2,079.33 × 1,228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.26x = 2,553,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,562.79/1,508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.05

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