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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.17, 2,071.74 and 912.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.17, 2,071.74 and 912.03 is: 1,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.17 : 2,071.74 = 912.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.17/2,071.74 = 912.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.17x = 2,071.74 × 912.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.17x = 1,889,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,489.03/1,501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.68

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