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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.78, 2,073.58 and 913.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.78, 2,073.58 and 913.12 is: 1,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.78 : 2,073.58 = 913.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.78/2,073.58 = 913.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.78x = 2,073.58 × 913.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.78x = 1,893,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,427.37/1,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.79

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