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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.64, 2,078.58 and 982.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.64, 2,078.58 and 982.58 is: 1,355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.64 : 2,078.58 = 982.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.64/2,078.58 = 982.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.64x = 2,078.58 × 982.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.64x = 2,042,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,371.14/1,506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.58

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