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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.84, 2,259.36 and 1,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.84, 2,259.36 and 1,182.96 is: 1,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.84 : 2,259.36 = 1,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.84/2,259.36 = 1,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.84x = 2,259.36 × 1,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.84x = 2,672,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,732.51/1,509.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.21

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