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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.23, 2,074.80 and 913.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.23, 2,074.80 and 913.65 is: 1,261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.23 : 2,074.80 = 913.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.23/2,074.80 = 913.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.23x = 2,074.80 × 913.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.23x = 1,895,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,636.67/1,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.05

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