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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.96, 2,070.99 and 871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.96, 2,070.99 and 871.12 is: 1,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.96 : 2,070.99 = 871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.96/2,070.99 = 871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.96x = 2,070.99 × 871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.96x = 1,804,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,066.10/1,500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.95

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