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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.54, 1,763.56 and 1,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.54, 1,763.56 and 1,003.40 is: 1,505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.54 : 1,763.56 = 1,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.54/1,763.56 = 1,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.54x = 1,763.56 × 1,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.54x = 1,769,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,547.29/1,175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.31

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