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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.40, 2,261.97 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.40, 2,261.97 and 583.44 is: 874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.40 : 2,261.97 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.40/2,261.97 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.40x = 2,261.97 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.40x = 1,319,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,723.78/1,508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.92

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