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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.28, 2,072.79 and 839.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.28, 2,072.79 and 839.07 is: 1,157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.28 : 2,072.79 = 839.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.28/2,072.79 = 839.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.28x = 2,072.79 × 839.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.28x = 1,739,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,215.91/1,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.72

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