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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.85, 2,247.10 and 1,006.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.85, 2,247.10 and 1,006.58 is: 1,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.85 : 2,247.10 = 1,006.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.85/2,247.10 = 1,006.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.85x = 2,247.10 × 1,006.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.85x = 2,261,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,885.92/1,500.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.07

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