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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.51, 2,063.80 and 1,334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.51, 2,063.80 and 1,334.02 is: 1,831.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.51 : 2,063.80 = 1,334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.51/2,063.80 = 1,334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.51x = 2,063.80 × 1,334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.51x = 2,753,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,141.98/1,503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.14

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