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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.11, 2,079.98 and 1,152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.11, 2,079.98 and 1,152.53 is: 1,590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.11 : 2,079.98 = 1,152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.11/2,079.98 = 1,152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.11x = 2,079.98 × 1,152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.11x = 2,397,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,235.31/1,507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.62

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