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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.62, 2,078.28 and 1,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.62, 2,078.28 and 1,035.07 is: 1,428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.62 : 2,078.28 = 1,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.62/2,078.28 = 1,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.62x = 2,078.28 × 1,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.62x = 2,151,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,165.28/1,505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.76

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