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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503, 2,254.50 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503, 2,254.50 and 477 is: 715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503 : 2,254.50 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503/2,254.50 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503x = 2,254.50 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503x = 1,075,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,396.50/1,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.50

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