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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.51, 2,071.05 and 910.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.51, 2,071.05 and 910.92 is: 1,257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.51 : 2,071.05 = 910.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.51/2,071.05 = 910.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.51x = 2,071.05 × 910.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.51x = 1,886,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,560.87/1,500.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.28

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