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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.19, 2,073.75 and 913.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.19, 2,073.75 and 913.69 is: 1,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.19 : 2,073.75 = 913.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.19/2,073.75 = 913.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.19x = 2,073.75 × 913.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.19x = 1,894,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,764.64/1,503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.50

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