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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.62, 2,072.49 and 904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.62, 2,072.49 and 904.20 is: 1,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.62 : 2,072.49 = 904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.62/2,072.49 = 904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.62x = 2,072.49 × 904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.62x = 1,873,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,945.46/1,501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.95

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