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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.16, 2,073.80 and 1,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.16, 2,073.80 and 1,154 is: 1,593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.16 : 2,073.80 = 1,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.16/2,073.80 = 1,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.16x = 2,073.80 × 1,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.16x = 2,393,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,165.20/1,502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.15

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