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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.10, 2,259.60 and 1,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.10, 2,259.60 and 1,182.40 is: 1,770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.10 : 2,259.60 = 1,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.10/2,259.60 = 1,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.10x = 2,259.60 × 1,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.10x = 2,671,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,751.04/1,509.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.43

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