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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.27, 2,073.05 and 838.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.27, 2,073.05 and 838.99 is: 1,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.27 : 2,073.05 = 838.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.27/2,073.05 = 838.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.27x = 2,073.05 × 838.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.27x = 1,739,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,258.84/1,502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.76

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