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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.62, 2,076.90 and 1,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.62, 2,076.90 and 1,034.07 is: 1,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.62 : 2,076.90 = 1,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.62/2,076.90 = 1,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.62x = 2,076.90 × 1,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.62x = 2,147,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,666.48/1,504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.38

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