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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.58, 2,071.04 and 1,141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.58, 2,071.04 and 1,141.69 is: 1,576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.58 : 2,071.04 = 1,141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.58/2,071.04 = 1,141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.58x = 2,071.04 × 1,141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.58x = 2,364,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,469.59/1,499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.75

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