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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.70, 2,261.16 and 1,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.70, 2,261.16 and 1,235.28 is: 1,851.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.70 : 2,261.16 = 1,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.70/2,261.16 = 1,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.70x = 2,261.16 × 1,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.70x = 2,793,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,165.72/1,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.37

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