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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.38, 2,074.51 and 943.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.38, 2,074.51 and 943.67 is: 1,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.38 : 2,074.51 = 943.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.38/2,074.51 = 943.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.38x = 2,074.51 × 943.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.38x = 1,957,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,652.85/1,503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.17

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