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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.50, 2,079.22 and 1,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.50, 2,079.22 and 1,034.64 is: 1,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.50 : 2,079.22 = 1,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.50/2,079.22 = 1,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.50x = 2,079.22 × 1,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.50x = 2,151,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,244.18/1,505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.92

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