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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502, 2,073 and 1,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502, 2,073 and 1,088.72 is: 1,502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502 : 2,073 = 1,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502/2,073 = 1,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502x = 2,073 × 1,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502x = 2,256,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,916.56/1,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.61

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