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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.66, 2,073.74 and 839.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.66, 2,073.74 and 839.46 is: 1,158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.66 : 2,073.74 = 839.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.66/2,073.74 = 839.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.66x = 2,073.74 × 839.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.66x = 1,740,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,821.78/1,502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.49

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