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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.20, 2,072.96 and 838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.20, 2,072.96 and 838.92 is: 1,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.20 : 2,072.96 = 838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.20/2,072.96 = 838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.20x = 2,072.96 × 838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.20x = 1,739,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,047.60/1,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.67

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