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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.60, 2,245.41 and 913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.60, 2,245.41 and 913.46 is: 1,366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.60 : 2,245.41 = 913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.60/2,245.41 = 913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.60x = 2,245.41 × 913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.60x = 2,051,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,080.99/1,500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.85

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