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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.77, 2,261.57 and 1,233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.77, 2,261.57 and 1,233.11 is: 1,847.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.77 : 2,261.57 = 1,233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.77/2,261.57 = 1,233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.77x = 2,261.57 × 1,233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.77x = 2,788,747.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,747.11/1,509.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.14

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