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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.81, 2,073.96 and 839.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.81, 2,073.96 and 839.75 is: 1,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.81 : 2,073.96 = 839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.81/2,073.96 = 839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.81x = 2,073.96 × 839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.81x = 1,741,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,597.54/1,502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.90

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