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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.72, 2,079.98 and 1,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.72, 2,079.98 and 1,131.18 is: 1,559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.72 : 2,079.98 = 1,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.72/2,079.98 = 1,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.72x = 2,079.98 × 1,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.72x = 2,352,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,821.38/1,508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.48

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