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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.26, 2,073.91 and 913.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.26, 2,073.91 and 913.58 is: 1,260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.26 : 2,073.91 = 913.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.26/2,073.91 = 913.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.26x = 2,073.91 × 913.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.26x = 1,894,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,682.70/1,503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.38

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