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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.51, 2,069.67 and 1,376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.51, 2,069.67 and 1,376.58 is: 1,898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.51 : 2,069.67 = 1,376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.51/2,069.67 = 1,376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.51x = 2,069.67 × 1,376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.51x = 2,849,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,066.33/1,500.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.73

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