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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.84, 2,073.38 and 905.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.84, 2,073.38 and 905.08 is: 1,248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.84 : 2,073.38 = 905.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.84/2,073.38 = 905.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.84x = 2,073.38 × 905.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.84x = 1,876,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,574.77/1,502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.69

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