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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.54, 2,271.15 and 1,181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.54, 2,271.15 and 1,181.23 is: 1,778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.54 : 2,271.15 = 1,181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.54/2,271.15 = 1,181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.54x = 2,271.15 × 1,181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.54x = 2,682,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,744.84/1,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.38

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