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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.13, 2,075.75 and 1,421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.13, 2,075.75 and 1,421.32 is: 1,962.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.13 : 2,075.75 = 1,421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.13/2,075.75 = 1,421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.13x = 2,075.75 × 1,421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.13x = 2,950,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,304.99/1,503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.77

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