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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.76, 2,074.16 and 913.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.76, 2,074.16 and 913.17 is: 1,260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.76 : 2,074.16 = 913.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.76/2,074.16 = 913.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.76x = 2,074.16 × 913.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.76x = 1,894,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,056.12/1,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.38

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