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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.70, 2,072.26 and 838.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.70, 2,072.26 and 838.62 is: 1,157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.70 : 2,072.26 = 838.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.70/2,072.26 = 838.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.70x = 2,072.26 × 838.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.70x = 1,737,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,838.68/1,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.25

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