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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.20, 2,072.37 and 941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.20, 2,072.37 and 941.96 is: 1,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.20 : 2,072.37 = 941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.20/2,072.37 = 941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.20x = 2,072.37 × 941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.20x = 1,952,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,079.28/1,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.35

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