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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.32, 2,074.90 and 1,032.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.32, 2,074.90 and 1,032.52 is: 1,425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.32 : 2,074.90 = 1,032.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.32/2,074.90 = 1,032.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.32x = 2,074.90 × 1,032.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.32x = 2,142,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,375.75/1,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.10

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