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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.77, 2,257.10 and 1,305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.77, 2,257.10 and 1,305.55 is: 1,953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.77 : 2,257.10 = 1,305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.77/2,257.10 = 1,305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.77x = 2,257.10 × 1,305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.77x = 2,946,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,750.38/1,508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.08

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