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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.64, 2,077.56 and 1,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.64, 2,077.56 and 1,042.08 is: 1,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.64 : 2,077.56 = 1,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.64/2,077.56 = 1,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.64x = 2,077.56 × 1,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.64x = 2,164,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,983.72/1,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.06

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