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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.42, 2,072.96 and 912.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.42, 2,072.96 and 912.92 is: 1,259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.42 : 2,072.96 = 912.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.42/2,072.96 = 912.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.42x = 2,072.96 × 912.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.42x = 1,892,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,446.64/1,502.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.60

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