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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.42, 2,074.36 and 913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.42, 2,074.36 and 913.92 is: 1,260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.42 : 2,074.36 = 913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.42/2,074.36 = 913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.42x = 2,074.36 × 913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.42x = 1,895,799.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,799.09/1,503.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.99

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