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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.51, 2,070.72 and 871.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.51, 2,070.72 and 871.09 is: 1,202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.51 : 2,070.72 = 871.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.51/2,070.72 = 871.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.51x = 2,070.72 × 871.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.51x = 1,803,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,778.31/1,500.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.11

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