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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.87, 2,072.06 and 1,005.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.87, 2,072.06 and 1,005.15 is: 1,387.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.87 : 2,072.06 = 1,005.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.87/2,072.06 = 1,005.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.87x = 2,072.06 × 1,005.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.87x = 2,082,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,743.28/1,500.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.69

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