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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.47, 2,071.82 and 911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.47, 2,071.82 and 911.90 is: 1,258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.47 : 2,071.82 = 911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.47/2,071.82 = 911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.47x = 2,071.82 × 911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.47x = 1,889,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,300.12/1,501.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.30

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