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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.93, 2,071.10 and 837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.93, 2,071.10 and 837.76 is: 1,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.93 : 2,071.10 = 837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.93/2,071.10 = 837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.93x = 2,071.10 × 837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.93x = 1,735,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,074.38/1,500.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.00

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