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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.44, 2,069.70 and 1,082.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.44, 2,069.70 and 1,082.67 is: 1,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.44 : 2,069.70 = 1,082.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.44/2,069.70 = 1,082.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.44x = 2,069.70 × 1,082.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.44x = 2,240,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,802.10/1,501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.44

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