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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506.93, 2,079.81 and 1,115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,506.93, 2,079.81 and 1,115.07 is: 1,538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,506.93 : 2,079.81 = 1,115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,506.93/2,079.81 = 1,115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,506.93x = 2,079.81 × 1,115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,506.93x = 2,319,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,133.74/1,506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.98

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