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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.48, 2,072.82 and 1,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.48, 2,072.82 and 1,034.92 is: 1,428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.48 : 2,072.82 = 1,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.48/2,072.82 = 1,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.48x = 2,072.82 × 1,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.48x = 2,145,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,202.87/1,501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.73

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