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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.96, 2,073.65 and 971.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.96, 2,073.65 and 971.10 is: 1,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.96 : 2,073.65 = 971.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.96/2,073.65 = 971.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.96x = 2,073.65 × 971.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.96x = 2,013,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,713.57/1,501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.73

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