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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.89, 2,073.34 and 942.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.89, 2,073.34 and 942.98 is: 1,300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.89 : 2,073.34 = 942.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.89/2,073.34 = 942.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.89x = 2,073.34 × 942.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.89x = 1,955,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,108.97/1,502.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.90

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