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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.25, 2,078.96 and 1,383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.25, 2,078.96 and 1,383.32 is: 1,908.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.25 : 2,078.96 = 1,383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.25/2,078.96 = 1,383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.25x = 2,078.96 × 1,383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.25x = 2,875,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,849.64/1,507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.02

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