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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.41, 2,972.80 and 750.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.41, 2,972.80 and 750.03 is: 1,124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.41 : 2,972.80 = 750.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.41/2,972.80 = 750.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.41x = 2,972.80 × 750.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.41x = 2,229,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,689.18/1,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.17

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