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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.98, 2,074.14 and 839.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.98, 2,074.14 and 839.88 is: 1,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.98 : 2,074.14 = 839.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.98/2,074.14 = 839.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.98x = 2,074.14 × 839.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.98x = 1,742,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,028.70/1,502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.05

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