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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.65, 2,070.98 and 837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.65, 2,070.98 and 837.49 is: 1,155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.65 : 2,070.98 = 837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.65/2,070.98 = 837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.65x = 2,070.98 × 837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.65x = 1,734,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,428.89/1,500.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.78

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