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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.51, 2,072.43 and 911.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.51, 2,072.43 and 911.92 is: 1,258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.51 : 2,072.43 = 911.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.51/2,072.43 = 911.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.51x = 2,072.43 × 911.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.51x = 1,889,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,890.37/1,501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.66

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