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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.92, 2,072.70 and 912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.92, 2,072.70 and 912.60 is: 1,259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.92 : 2,072.70 = 912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.92/2,072.70 = 912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.92x = 2,072.70 × 912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.92x = 1,891,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,546.02/1,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.42

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