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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.99, 2,073.58 and 913.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.99, 2,073.58 and 913.31 is: 1,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.99 : 2,073.58 = 913.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.99/2,073.58 = 913.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.99x = 2,073.58 × 913.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.99x = 1,893,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,810.98/1,502.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.03

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