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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.76, 2,076.82 and 1,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.76, 2,076.82 and 1,064.90 is: 1,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.76 : 2,076.82 = 1,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.76/2,076.82 = 1,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.76x = 2,076.82 × 1,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.76x = 2,211,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,592.57/1,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.80

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