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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.46, 2,260.65 and 1,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.46, 2,260.65 and 1,302.18 is: 1,951.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.46 : 2,260.65 = 1,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.46/2,260.65 = 1,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.46x = 2,260.65 × 1,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.46x = 2,943,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,773.22/1,508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.51

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