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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.76, 2,075.34 and 914.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.76, 2,075.34 and 914.35 is: 1,261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.76 : 2,075.34 = 914.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.76/2,075.34 = 914.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.76x = 2,075.34 × 914.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.76x = 1,897,587.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,587.13/1,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.89

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