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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.80, 2,073.48 and 913.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.80, 2,073.48 and 913.22 is: 1,260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.80 : 2,073.48 = 913.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.80/2,073.48 = 913.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.80x = 2,073.48 × 913.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.80x = 1,893,543.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,543.41/1,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.01

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