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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.72, 2,075.16 and 914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.72, 2,075.16 and 914.28 is: 1,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.72 : 2,075.16 = 914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.72/2,075.16 = 914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.72x = 2,075.16 × 914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.72x = 1,897,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,277.28/1,503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.72

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