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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.92, 2,073.06 and 912.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.92, 2,073.06 and 912.78 is: 1,259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.92 : 2,073.06 = 912.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.92/2,073.06 = 912.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.92x = 2,073.06 × 912.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.92x = 1,892,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,247.71/1,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.89

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