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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.55, 2,073.56 and 944.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.55, 2,073.56 and 944.07 is: 1,301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.55 : 2,073.56 = 944.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.55/2,073.56 = 944.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.55x = 2,073.56 × 944.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.55x = 1,957,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,583.66/1,503.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.97

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