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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.72, 2,072.22 and 1,111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.72, 2,072.22 and 1,111.92 is: 1,535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.72 : 2,072.22 = 1,111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.72/2,072.22 = 1,111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.72x = 2,072.22 × 1,111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.72x = 2,304,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,142.86/1,500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.36

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