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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.27, 2,074.97 and 1,062.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.27, 2,074.97 and 1,062.12 is: 1,467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.27 : 2,074.97 = 1,062.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.27/2,074.97 = 1,062.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.27x = 2,074.97 × 1,062.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.27x = 2,203,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,861.83/1,502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.03

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