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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.45, 2,073.97 and 913.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.45, 2,073.97 and 913.57 is: 1,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.45 : 2,073.97 = 913.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.45/2,073.97 = 913.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.45x = 2,073.97 × 913.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.45x = 1,894,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,712.73/1,503.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.24

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