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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.96, 2,074.13 and 839.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.96, 2,074.13 and 839.84 is: 1,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.96 : 2,074.13 = 839.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.96/2,074.13 = 839.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.96x = 2,074.13 × 839.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.96x = 1,741,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,939.95/1,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.01

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