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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.41, 2,069.01 and 1,082.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.41, 2,069.01 and 1,082.76 is: 1,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.41 : 2,069.01 = 1,082.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.41/2,069.01 = 1,082.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.41x = 2,069.01 × 1,082.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.41x = 2,240,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,241.27/1,500.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.09

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