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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.89, 2,074.72 and 943.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.89, 2,074.72 and 943.98 is: 1,302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.89 : 2,074.72 = 943.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.89/2,074.72 = 943.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.89x = 2,074.72 × 943.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.89x = 1,958,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,494.19/1,503.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.29

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