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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.53, 2,261.72 and 686.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.53, 2,261.72 and 686.39 is: 1,029.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.53 : 2,261.72 = 686.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.53/2,261.72 = 686.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.53x = 2,261.72 × 686.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.53x = 1,552,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,418.56/1,508.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.09

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