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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.83, 2,071.80 and 911.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.83, 2,071.80 and 911.97 is: 1,258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.83 : 2,071.80 = 911.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.83/2,071.80 = 911.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.83x = 2,071.80 × 911.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.83x = 1,889,419.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,419.45/1,501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.08

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