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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.60, 2,074.25 and 943.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.60, 2,074.25 and 943.79 is: 1,301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.60 : 2,074.25 = 943.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.60/2,074.25 = 943.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.60x = 2,074.25 × 943.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.60x = 1,957,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,656.41/1,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.98

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