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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.61, 2,078.19 and 1,034.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.61, 2,078.19 and 1,034.19 is: 1,427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.61 : 2,078.19 = 1,034.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.61/2,078.19 = 1,034.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.61x = 2,078.19 × 1,034.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.61x = 2,149,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,243.32/1,505.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.49

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