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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.92, 2,079.40 and 1,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.92, 2,079.40 and 1,010.48 is: 1,393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.92 : 2,079.40 = 1,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.92/2,079.40 = 1,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.92x = 2,079.40 × 1,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.92x = 2,101,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,192.11/1,507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.44

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