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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.26, 2,073.08 and 839.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.26, 2,073.08 and 839.06 is: 1,157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.26 : 2,073.08 = 839.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.26/2,073.08 = 839.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.26x = 2,073.08 × 839.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.26x = 1,739,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,438.50/1,502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.88

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