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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.86, 2,074.10 and 913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.86, 2,074.10 and 913.44 is: 1,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.86 : 2,074.10 = 913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.86/2,074.10 = 913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.86x = 2,074.10 × 913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.86x = 1,894,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,565.90/1,502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.64

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