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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.51, 2,063.82 and 1,334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.51, 2,063.82 and 1,334.01 is: 1,831.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.51 : 2,063.82 = 1,334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.51/2,063.82 = 1,334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.51x = 2,063.82 × 1,334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.51x = 2,753,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,156.52/1,503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.15

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