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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.01, 2,079.77 and 983.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.01, 2,079.77 and 983.03 is: 1,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.01 : 2,079.77 = 983.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.01/2,079.77 = 983.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.01x = 2,079.77 × 983.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.01x = 2,044,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,471.39/1,507.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.64

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