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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.51, 2,266.24 and 1,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.51, 2,266.24 and 1,064.80 is: 1,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.51 : 2,266.24 = 1,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.51/2,266.24 = 1,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.51x = 2,266.24 × 1,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.51x = 2,413,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,092.35/1,508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.65

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