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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.83, 2,402.51 and 1,275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.83, 2,402.51 and 1,275.29 is: 1,910.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.83 : 2,402.51 = 1,275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.83/2,402.51 = 1,275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.83x = 2,402.51 × 1,275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.83x = 3,063,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,878.59/1,603.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.35

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