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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.23, 2,048.77 and 1,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.23, 2,048.77 and 1,004.73 is: 1,503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.23 : 2,048.77 = 1,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.23/2,048.77 = 1,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.23x = 2,048.77 × 1,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.23x = 2,058,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,460.68/1,369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.37

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