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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.32, 2,073.73 and 991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.32, 2,073.73 and 991.34 is: 1,368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.32 : 2,073.73 = 991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.32/2,073.73 = 991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.32x = 2,073.73 × 991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.32x = 2,055,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,771.50/1,502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.40

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