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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.73, 2,253.67 and 1,318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.73, 2,253.67 and 1,318.21 is: 1,975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.73 : 2,253.67 = 1,318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.73/2,253.67 = 1,318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.73x = 2,253.67 × 1,318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.73x = 2,970,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,810.33/1,503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.63

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