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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.52, 2,074.74 and 1,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.52, 2,074.74 and 1,061.40 is: 1,465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.52 : 2,074.74 = 1,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.52/2,074.74 = 1,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.52x = 2,074.74 × 1,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.52x = 2,202,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,129.04/1,502.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.62

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