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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.79, 2,073.31 and 1,125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.79, 2,073.31 and 1,125.09 is: 1,550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.79 : 2,073.31 = 1,125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.79/2,073.31 = 1,125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.79x = 2,073.31 × 1,125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.79x = 2,332,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,660.35/1,504.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.16

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