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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.93, 2,082.18 and 1,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.93, 2,082.18 and 1,037.24 is: 1,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.93 : 2,082.18 = 1,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.93/2,082.18 = 1,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.93x = 2,082.18 × 1,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.93x = 2,159,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,729.48/1,508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.30

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