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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.39, 2,075.31 and 914.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.39, 2,075.31 and 914.12 is: 1,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.39 : 2,075.31 = 914.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.39/2,075.31 = 914.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.39x = 2,075.31 × 914.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.39x = 1,897,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,082.38/1,503.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.87

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