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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.24, 1,603.83 and 1,007.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.24, 1,603.83 and 1,007.21 is: 1,519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.24 : 1,603.83 = 1,007.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.24/1,603.83 = 1,007.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.24x = 1,603.83 × 1,007.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.24x = 1,615,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,401.40/1,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.32

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