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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.83, 2,024.28 and 1,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.83, 2,024.28 and 1,002.96 is: 1,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.83 : 2,024.28 = 1,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.83/2,024.28 = 1,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.83x = 2,024.28 × 1,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.83x = 2,030,271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,271.87/1,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.21

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