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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.55, 1,535.92 and 503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.55, 1,535.92 and 503.91 is: 754.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.55 : 1,535.92 = 503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.55/1,535.92 = 503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.55x = 1,535.92 × 503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.55x = 773,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,965.45/1,025.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.68

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