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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.69, 2,247.46 and 916.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.69, 2,247.46 and 916.07 is: 1,370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.69 : 2,247.46 = 916.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.69/2,247.46 = 916.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.69x = 2,247.46 × 916.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.69x = 2,058,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,817.15/1,502.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.09

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