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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.04, 2,069.60 and 1,315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.04, 2,069.60 and 1,315.46 is: 1,811.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.04 : 2,069.60 = 1,315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.04/2,069.60 = 1,315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.04x = 2,069.60 × 1,315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.04x = 2,722,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,476.02/1,503.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.31

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