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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.02, 2,254.37 and 463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.02, 2,254.37 and 463.03 is: 694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.02 : 2,254.37 = 463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.02/2,254.37 = 463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.02x = 2,254.37 × 463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.02x = 1,043,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,840.94/1,503.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.50

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