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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.63, 2,071.93 and 912.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.63, 2,071.93 and 912.04 is: 1,258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.63 : 2,071.93 = 912.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.63/2,071.93 = 912.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.63x = 2,071.93 × 912.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.63x = 1,889,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,683.04/1,501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.42

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