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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.64, 2,072.90 and 912.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.64, 2,072.90 and 912.37 is: 1,259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.64 : 2,072.90 = 912.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.64/2,072.90 = 912.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.64x = 2,072.90 × 912.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.64x = 1,891,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,236.85/1,501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.45

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