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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.61, 2,073.66 and 839.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.61, 2,073.66 and 839.43 is: 1,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.61 : 2,073.66 = 839.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.61/2,073.66 = 839.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.61x = 2,073.66 × 839.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.61x = 1,740,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,692.41/1,502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.45

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