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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.56, 2,070.88 and 1,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.56, 2,070.88 and 1,034 is: 1,426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.56 : 2,070.88 = 1,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.56/2,070.88 = 1,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.56x = 2,070.88 × 1,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.56x = 2,141,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,289.92/1,500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.99

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