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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.72, 2,121.02 and 1,003.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.72, 2,121.02 and 1,003.66 is: 1,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.72 : 2,121.02 = 1,003.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.72/2,121.02 = 1,003.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.72x = 2,121.02 × 1,003.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.72x = 2,128,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,782.93/1,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.80

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