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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.24, 2,074.25 and 912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.24, 2,074.25 and 912.75 is: 1,259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.24 : 2,074.25 = 912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.24/2,074.25 = 912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.24x = 2,074.25 × 912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.24x = 1,893,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,271.69/1,503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.46

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