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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.52, 2,071.91 and 838.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.52, 2,071.91 and 838.33 is: 1,156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.52 : 2,071.91 = 838.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.52/2,071.91 = 838.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.52x = 2,071.91 × 838.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.52x = 1,736,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,941.23/1,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.79

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