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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.60, 2,073.56 and 839.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.60, 2,073.56 and 839.58 is: 1,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.60 : 2,073.56 = 839.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.60/2,073.56 = 839.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.60x = 2,073.56 × 839.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.60x = 1,740,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,919.50/1,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.60

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