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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.38, 2,122.68 and 1,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.38, 2,122.68 and 1,003.30 is: 1,504.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.38 : 2,122.68 = 1,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.38/2,122.68 = 1,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.38x = 2,122.68 × 1,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.38x = 2,129,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,684.84/1,415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.67

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