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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.50, 2,073.27 and 1,030.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.50, 2,073.27 and 1,030.51 is: 1,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.50 : 2,073.27 = 1,030.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.50/2,073.27 = 1,030.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.50x = 2,073.27 × 1,030.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.50x = 2,136,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,526.13/1,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.29

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