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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.54, 2,071.08 and 975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.54, 2,071.08 and 975.66 is: 1,346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.54 : 2,071.08 = 975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.54/2,071.08 = 975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.54x = 2,071.08 × 975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.54x = 2,020,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,669.91/1,500.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.63

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