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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.31, 2,073.67 and 972.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.31, 2,073.67 and 972.02 is: 1,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.31 : 2,073.67 = 972.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.31/2,073.67 = 972.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.31x = 2,073.67 × 972.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.31x = 2,015,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,639.80/1,503.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.80

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