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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.82, 2,075.59 and 1,007.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.82, 2,075.59 and 1,007.29 is: 1,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.82 : 2,075.59 = 1,007.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.82/2,075.59 = 1,007.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.82x = 2,075.59 × 1,007.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.82x = 2,090,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,721.05/1,503.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.27

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