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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.17, 2,072.93 and 864.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.17, 2,072.93 and 864.06 is: 1,192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.17 : 2,072.93 = 864.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.17/2,072.93 = 864.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.17x = 2,072.93 × 864.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.17x = 1,791,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,145.97/1,502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.37

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