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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.41, 2,070.37 and 870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.41, 2,070.37 and 870.90 is: 1,201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.41 : 2,070.37 = 870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.41/2,070.37 = 870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.41x = 2,070.37 × 870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.41x = 1,803,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,072.70/1,500.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.72

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