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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.57, 2,077.07 and 1,032.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.57, 2,077.07 and 1,032.71 is: 1,424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.57 : 2,077.07 = 1,032.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.57/2,077.07 = 1,032.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.57x = 2,077.07 × 1,032.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.57x = 2,144,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,995.41/1,505.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.71

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