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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.26, 2,070.29 and 903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.26, 2,070.29 and 903.12 is: 1,246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.26 : 2,070.29 = 903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.26/2,070.29 = 903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.26x = 2,070.29 × 903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.26x = 1,869,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,714.80/1,500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.26

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