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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.16, 2,074.50 and 914.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.16, 2,074.50 and 914.02 is: 1,261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.16 : 2,074.50 = 914.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.16/2,074.50 = 914.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.16x = 2,074.50 × 914.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.16x = 1,896,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,134.49/1,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.43

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