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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.03, 2,073.50 and 835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.03, 2,073.50 and 835.08 is: 1,251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.03 : 2,073.50 = 835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.03/2,073.50 = 835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.03x = 2,073.50 × 835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.03x = 1,731,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,540.47/1,383.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.99

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