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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.15, 2,074.58 and 913.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.15, 2,074.58 and 913.47 is: 1,260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.15 : 2,074.58 = 913.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.15/2,074.58 = 913.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.15x = 2,074.58 × 913.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.15x = 1,895,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,066.59/1,503.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.73

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