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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.85, 2,073.96 and 839.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.85, 2,073.96 and 839.73 is: 1,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.85 : 2,073.96 = 839.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.85/2,073.96 = 839.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.85x = 2,073.96 × 839.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.85x = 1,741,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,566.43/1,502.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.84

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