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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.47, 2,073.63 and 839.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.47, 2,073.63 and 839.44 is: 1,158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.47 : 2,073.63 = 839.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.47/2,073.63 = 839.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.47x = 2,073.63 × 839.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.47x = 1,740,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,687.97/1,502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.55

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