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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.32, 2,073.87 and 913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.32, 2,073.87 and 913.46 is: 1,260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.32 : 2,073.87 = 913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.32/2,073.87 = 913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.32x = 2,073.87 × 913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.32x = 1,894,386.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,386.92/1,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.14

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