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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506, 2,079.93 and 1,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506, 2,079.93 and 1,035.15 is: 1,429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506 : 2,079.93 = 1,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506/2,079.93 = 1,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506x = 2,079.93 × 1,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506x = 2,153,039.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,039.54/1,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.64

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