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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.45, 2,257.00 and 1,047.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.45, 2,257.00 and 1,047.13 is: 1,566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.45 : 2,257.00 = 1,047.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.45/2,257.00 = 1,047.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.45x = 2,257.00 × 1,047.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.45x = 2,363,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,364.15/1,508.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.76

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