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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.32, 2,073.26 and 839.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.32, 2,073.26 and 839.34 is: 1,158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.32 : 2,073.26 = 839.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.32/2,073.26 = 839.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.32x = 2,073.26 × 839.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.32x = 1,740,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,170.05/1,502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.32

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