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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.07, 2,074.49 and 944.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.07, 2,074.49 and 944.02 is: 1,302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.07 : 2,074.49 = 944.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.07/2,074.49 = 944.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.07x = 2,074.49 × 944.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.07x = 1,958,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,360.05/1,503.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.91

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