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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.41, 2,070.60 and 871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.41, 2,070.60 and 871.04 is: 1,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.41 : 2,070.60 = 871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.41/2,070.60 = 871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.41x = 2,070.60 × 871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.41x = 1,803,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,575.42/1,500.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.06

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