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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.39, 2,072.86 and 1,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.39, 2,072.86 and 1,334.90 is: 1,838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.39 : 2,072.86 = 1,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.39/2,072.86 = 1,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.39x = 2,072.86 × 1,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.39x = 2,767,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,062.66/1,505.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.11

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