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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.65, 2,071.95 and 911.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.65, 2,071.95 and 911.85 is: 1,258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.65 : 2,071.95 = 911.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.65/2,071.95 = 911.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.65x = 2,071.95 × 911.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.65x = 1,889,307.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,307.61/1,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.15

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