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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.71, 2,075.76 and 1,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.71, 2,075.76 and 1,007.48 is: 1,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.71 : 2,075.76 = 1,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.71/2,075.76 = 1,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.71x = 2,075.76 × 1,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.71x = 2,091,276.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,276.31/1,504.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.82

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