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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.70, 2,073.51 and 913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.70, 2,073.51 and 913.30 is: 1,260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.70 : 2,073.51 = 913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.70/2,073.51 = 913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.70x = 2,073.51 × 913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.70x = 1,893,736.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,736.68/1,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.22

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