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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.94, 2,074.47 and 1,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.94, 2,074.47 and 1,060.92 is: 1,464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.94 : 2,074.47 = 1,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.94/2,074.47 = 1,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.94x = 2,074.47 × 1,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.94x = 2,200,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,846.71/1,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.36

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