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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.63, 2,074.86 and 914.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.63, 2,074.86 and 914.13 is: 1,261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.63 : 2,074.86 = 914.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.63/2,074.86 = 914.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.63x = 2,074.86 × 914.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.63x = 1,896,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,691.77/1,503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.41

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