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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.93, 2,074.02 and 839.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.93, 2,074.02 and 839.79 is: 1,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.93 : 2,074.02 = 839.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.93/2,074.02 = 839.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.93x = 2,074.02 × 839.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.93x = 1,741,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,741.26/1,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.90

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