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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.55, 2,261.39 and 687.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.55, 2,261.39 and 687.21 is: 1,030.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.55 : 2,261.39 = 687.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.55/2,261.39 = 687.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.55x = 2,261.39 × 687.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.55x = 1,554,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,046.39/1,508.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.16

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