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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.38, 2,075.57 and 944.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.38, 2,075.57 and 944.33 is: 1,303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.38 : 2,075.57 = 944.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.38/2,075.57 = 944.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.38x = 2,075.57 × 944.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.38x = 1,960,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,018.30/1,503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.74

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