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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.54, 2,074.32 and 913.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.54, 2,074.32 and 913.86 is: 1,260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.54 : 2,074.32 = 913.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.54/2,074.32 = 913.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.54x = 2,074.32 × 913.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.54x = 1,895,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,638.08/1,503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.78

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